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Updated to Q4 2019
Ethanol supply will continue to grow in Q4 for as long as the 2019-2020 harvest season for sugar cane continues in full swing. The 2019/20 sugarcane season is heading to the second half in the Central-South and it is slightly delayed. (CAN YOU TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THIS)
The demand for hydrous ethanol is expected to remain strong in Q4, provided it maintains its competitive advantage over gasoline. Much will depend on international oil prices, the political-economic situation in Brazil and the currency exchange rate.
We offer the following regional Ethanol analysis and news coverage to keep you informed of factors and developments affecting prices in the Latin America Ethanol marketplace.
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There are two main types of ethanol – fermentation and synthetic. The major outlets for industrial ethanol are as a solvent and in chemical synthesis.
The Latin American ethanol report offers an assessment of spot prices for anhydrous and hydrous ethanol basis free on board (FOB) San Paulo.
We have prices for anhydrous ethanol, which is used in flexible fuel vehicles, and hydrous ethanol which is the grade that is blended in gasoline.
Prices are also converted in US gallons, which makes it simple to compare the market in Brazil, with the market in the US.
Brazil has led the world in ethanol exports in recent years. On this basis, the Ethanol Latin America report can benefit anyone that is looking into importing the product from Brazil in the future.
The report also offers a summary of Brazilian industry news, which is useful to the English speaking market, and is of great value to our subscribers.
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