Ethanol exports down 19% on year through May

In Washington, DTN reports that USDA data shows ethanol exports fell in May to 99.6 million gallons compared to more than 150 million gallons the month prior, but exports were still 9% higher on the year for May while total exports for the year are 19% behind last year. Canada was the top destination followed by India and Brazil. May biodiesel exports saw a minor increase over April to 59,117 metric tons against 52,203 tons with 96% of the volume sent to Canada. Total biodiesel exports are up 13% on the year.