According to ChemAnalyst, ethanol remains one of the most widely used biofuels in the world, serving as a critical component in gasoline blending, industrial solvents, and renewable energy strategies. Its price movement is closely watched by energy analysts, commodity traders, policymakers, and stakeholders across the agricultural and energy sectors. In the first quarter of 2026, the global ethanol market experienced modest price corrections across major regions—North America, Asia Pacific (APAC
ethanol prices (2)
For the Quarter Ending March 2021
North America
In North America, the price of Ethanol surged due to production cuts and high demand from the domestic consumers as well as for exports. Ethanol prices skyrocketed during Q1 2021 as an effect of low feedstock corn availability. Furthermore, winter season disrupted the production activity across the gulf coast that led several production plants to face unplanned shutdowns during January-February. In addition, USA exports skyrocketed due to sudden rise