April US Biodiesel Exports Up From '18
US Biodiesel Exports to Canada Surge in April
OMAHA (DTN) -- The U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday that U.S. exports of goods and services totaled $206.8 billion in April, down $4.6 billion from March. Imports totaled $257.6 billion, down $5.7 billion on the month. The resulting trade deficit of $50.8 billion for April was down from $51.9 billion in March. USDA followed the Census Bureau report with more details for exports of ethanol, biodiesel and distillers grains.
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USDA said U.S. exports of ethanol totaled 150.2 million gallons in April, up from 140.0 million in March, but down 7% from a year ago. Brazil was the top destination again in April, accounting for 27% of total exports and followed by India and Canada. So far in 2019, U.S. ethanol exports were down 22% from a year ago.
U.S. exports of biodiesel totaled 52,203 metric tons (mt) in April, up from 33,826 mt in March, and up 70% from a year ago. Canada was the top destination in April, accounting for 92% of all U.S. exports and followed by Netherlands in a distant second. In the first four months of 2019, biodiesel exports were up 14% from a year ago.
U.S. exports of distillers grains totaled 917,836 mt in April, down from 956,828 mt in March and down 8% from a year ago. Mexico was the top destination in April, taking 20% U.S. exports and followed by a familiar list of South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Canada. In the first four months of 2019, U.S. exports of distillers grains were down 7% from a year ago.
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