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Updated to Q4 2020
Ethanol supply is expected to decrease in Q4 as the current harvest ends in October/November when US imports historically supplement local production. Since the pandemic eroded fuel demand and inventory levels are high, the need for imports may be reduced or unnecessary. Ethanol production may increase relative to sugar towards the year-end during the inter-harvest season if coronavirus mitigation efforts ease and transportation fuel demand reaches closer to pre-crisis levels.
Q4 demand will likely continue to be lower than last year, but it is expected to exceed Q3 levels that were significantly affected by fuel demand erosion amid the pandemic. Easing of lockdowns and isolation measures will likely provide incremental demand as consumers start driving more.
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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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