China imports record ethanol volume in November from US and Brazil

In China, November ethanol imports soared to a new record of 135,865 cu m, of which 131,438 cu m was denatured, up 97% on the year and up from September’s previous high of 121,625 cu m. Almost all of the ethanol imported was sourced from the US and Brazil. Total denatured ethanol imports through November reached 298,751 cu m. The US shipped nearly doubled its record exports seen in September to 84,094 cu m while Brazil’s exports were slightly down from September at 46,712 cu m but a huge contrast to October’s 3,164 cu m. South Africa also sent 627 cu m