USDA Reports Growing Global Demand for U.S. Ethanol, Particularly from Vietnam and Japan
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden highlighted increasing international interest in U.S. ethanol, particularly from Vietnam and Japan. Vietnam is set to implement the E10 standard this summer, seeking U.S. ethanol and corn as feedstock for new facilities. Meanwhile, Japan's trade agreement includes requirements for sustainable aviation fuel sourced from the U.S. The U.S. biofuels industry is cautious about expanding domestic E15 sales amid strong export demand, although the timeline for E15 guidelines remains uncertain.
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USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden noted a rise in global demand for U.S. ethanol, especially from Vietnam, which will adopt the E10 standard this summer. Vietnam aims to utilize U.S. corn as feedstock for new ethanol plants.
Additionally, Japan's trade agreement mandates the import of sustainable aviation fuel from the U.S. The U.S. biofuels sector is currently awaiting developments on year-round E15 sales, with concerns that increased domestic demand could affect the industry. The E15 committee's guideline release is delayed, with the original February deadline missed.
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