Brazil’s potential to sustain high ethanol exports into 2024 hinges on its increasing corn ethanol production, aligning with the record volumes seen in the previous year. In 2023, Brazil shipped 2.558 billion liters of ethanol, marking a modest 2.5% growth from 2022. This trend nears the 2020 peak, illustrating the country’s robust position in the […]
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