Export Potential for Corn, Ethanol, and Distillers Grains

Economic Research on Ethanol Feed-Use Coproducts: A Review, Synthesis, and Path Forward

“…Papers focused on international trade and production of ethanol coproducts were in two primary categories: (1) United States coproduct exports [ 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 , 119 ] and (2) international coproduct production [ 120 , 121 , 122 , 123 ]. The publication years ranged from 2008 to 2019 and all focused on the export of DDGS.…”

“…The primary determinants of export demand were found to be the importing country’s meat production, technical barriers to trade, tariffs, and US ethanol production [ 119 ]. Overall, export outlooks were deemed positive, with quality heterogeneity concerns identified as one of the most significant barriers to increased export activity [ 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 ]. Finally, China was found to be a major player in the market, with the ability to almost drive DDGS to demand singlehandedly when fully participating in the marketplace [ 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 ].…”

“…Overall, export outlooks were deemed positive, with quality heterogeneity concerns identified as one of the most significant barriers to increased export activity [ 112 , 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 ]. Finally, China was found to be a major player in the market, with the ability to almost drive DDGS to demand singlehandedly when fully participating in the marketplace [ 113 , 114 , 115 , 116 , 117 , 118 ]. This was highlighted by the fact that China has tended to break contracts and commitments on current purchase agreements but will then enter the market several months later at a lower price.…”