According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the United States imported 52.7 million gallons of biomass-based diesel (D4) during March. Imports were 25 percent over February and 60 percent above March 2020. Renewable diesel imports reached an all-time high in March and exceeded biodiesel imports by 22.3 million gallons. California remains the primary market for renewable diesel in the US with strong margins continuing to drive demand. Renewable diesel accounted for 74 percent of total biomass-based diesel imports during the month with biodiesel having a 26 percent share.
March renewable diesel imports of 52.7 million gallons were 21 percent above February and 98 percent over March of 2020. Singapore is the only country currently exporting renewable diesel to the US. During the first quarter of 2021, renewable diesel imports of 101…
04.22.2024
Animal fats and oils commentary: CWG prices fall on pressure from DCO
Steady slaughter levels, lower prices into the US Gulf for all feedstocks and lower prices for distillers’ corn oil (DCO) in the Midwestern markets have all weighed on the...
04.22.2024
Cattle slaughter more in line with 2023 as May nears
US cattle slaughter
Fastmarkets research forecasts cattle slaughter at 625,000 head in the week to Saturday April 27, less than half a percent lower than the same period in...
04.22.2024
Central Illinois soybean crush margins hit 5-week high
DDG prices remained steady in all regions on Monday April 22. Market sources said demand remains flat, and reported steady values that align with current price ranges.