Published January 2021
Global consumption of ethanol will continue to grow at a moderate annual rate during 2020–25, driven primarily by Brazil and the United States, as well as by developing markets in Asia, particularly mainland China and India. Demand for fuel use, industrial applications, and alcoholic beverage production will vary by region, primarily based on the development of biofuel legislation, GHG reduction agenda, gasoline market potential, light-vehicle fleet composition, feedstock competitiveness, as well as consumer preferences for sustainable products and high-quality alcoholic drinks.
The following chart shows consumption of ethanol by major region:
Corporate activities in the ethanol industry remain dynamic, although the expansion pattern shifted from M&As to more organic growth in recent years. With the growth of the industry, the trend is toward larger operations that are financed through partners outside of the farming community, including public companies and private equity funds.
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