U.S. ethanol exports slowed in April after six consecutive months above 200 million gallons, although shipments remain ahead of last year's pace and continue to support corn demand. According to new trade data, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 171.6 million gallons in April. Canada remained the top destination, importing 64.8 million gallons despite a 14 percent decline from March. Exports to the European Union fell 42 percent to a nine-month low, while shipments to South Korea jumped 57 percent to their highest level in four years. Year-to-date ethanol exports reached 811.3 million gallons through April, up 13 percent from the same period in 2025. Exports of dried distillers grains, a key ethanol coproduct used in livestock feed, also remained strong. April DDGS exports totaled 1.02 million metric tons, led by Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, and Turkey. For the first four months of 2026, DDGS exports reached 3.98 million metric tons, an increase of 12% compared to 2025.
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