Our insights into regional Ethanol markets are provided by our network of reporters based locally in those markets.
This enables us to provide in-depth price assessments and market coverage that are reliable and up-to-date on the very latest developments.
Updated to Q2 2021
Supply for fuel ethanol is expected to rise in Q2 as plants continue to run at high rates due to the need for ethanol in the summer gasoline blend. Industrial ethanol supply is expected to be moderated by rising corn prices, which is pressuring production rates.
Demand for fuel ethanol is expected to continue rising as consumers take summer trips and resume their daily lives. Demand for industrial ethanol is expected to fall below 2020 levels due to rising vaccinations and falling cases of the coronavirus.
We offer the following regional Ethanol analysis and news coverage to keep you informed of factors and developments affecting prices in the US 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 US Ethanol report offers an assessment of fuel spot prices and contract prices for the industrial ethanol market.
It provides weekly prices for gasoline, natural gases and corn as they can all affect the price of ethanol.
Weekly production and inventory data are also included.
The US ethanol report can be a great tool for companies using ethanol in the chemical application market.
ICIS is one of the few, if not the only company, providing a monthly assessment of industrial ethanol contracts in the US.
We assess spot prices of fuel ethanol with four different US regions, and that can benefit brokers and traders as it provides a concise overview of the US market from coast to coast.
ICIS collects pricing data on a wide range of chemical, energy and fertilizer products, including Ethanol. Our extensive experience in price reporting means we can offer you access to historical data dating back more than 20 years for certain commodities.
Our time series of pricing data enable you to build and model trends, to get a view of where markets might be heading. The data service includes charting functionality, allowing you to chart and download multiple data series for manipulation in your own internal models. You can also export data to Excel via the ICIS dashboard service.
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