US corn use for ethanol production increased in September

US corn consumption for fuel ethanol production increased in September 2026. According to the latest data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), corn use in the biofuel sector rose by 0.6% compared with the same month last year.

In September, US ethanol producers used a total of 438 mln bushels of corn, equivalent to approximately 11.1 mln tons. The modest year-on-year increase indicates continued stable demand for feedstock from the biofuel industry.

Ethanol production remains one of the key sources of domestic corn demand in the United States. The country is the world’s largest producer of this type of biofuel, and ethanol plants play an important role in supporting demand for US corn.

The September figures reflect relatively stable activity in the biofuel sector despite uncertainty in global agricultural and energy markets. For grain market participants, corn consumption for ethanol production remains an important indicator of domestic demand and future grain consumption trends.

Further developments in corn use will depend on ethanol plant activity and conditions in the biofuel market. Upcoming USDA reports will help determine whether the upward trend in corn processing continues over the coming months or whether September’s increase was a short-term development.

Tags: corn, biofuel