CORN ETHANOL PRODUCTION SOARS AND SHOULD EXCEED 25% OF THE TOTAL IN 2025, SAYS UNEM

Brazil’s corn ethanol production reached a record 8.19 billion liters in the 2024/25 harvest—up 30.7% from the previous cycle—while sugarcane ethanol declined. Corn now accounts for nearly a quarter of Brazil’s total ethanol and is expected to hit 10 billion liters in 2025. The sector has grown tenfold in a decade, driven by abundant grain supply, efficient American technology, and added value from co-products like DDG. Investments of R$40 billion are planned, including new plants, logistics, and storage. There are 25 biorefineries in operation and 32 more authorized or planned. Companies like FS and Inpasa are expanding aggressively. Experts highlight corn ethanol’s lower emissions and synergy with livestock and sugarcane, creating a more stable, sustainable ethanol market nationwide.
Source: Nova Cana