Ukraine increased its bioethanol exports in January–March 2025 by 180.6% compared to the same period last year — reaching 39.0 thousand tonnes. This was reported in the NaftoRynok Daily Fuels&LPG issue dated April 18, 2025.
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In Q1 2025, bioethanol exports rose by 180.6% to 39.0 thousand tonnes compared to the same period in 2024. The leading exporter was Persha Podilska Energetychna Kompaniia, which accounted for nearly a third of the total volume (30.7%).
March Export Figures
In March, Ukraine's bioethanol exports decreased by 9.1% compared to February, totaling 14.4 thousand tonnes. The entire volume consisted of undenatured bioethanol. It's worth noting that in February, Ukrainian companies exported record-high volumes of ethanol, largely due to the lack of shipments in January.
The number of exporting companies remained stable in March — seven, the same as in February. However, the composition changed: Uzin Sugar Plant resumed exports, while Zakhidna Ethanol Group halted shipments.
Among the main exporters, Vitagro Bio Trade recorded the largest increase in average daily export volumes (+20.0%), while the most significant decline was reported by Persha Podilska Energetychna Kompaniia (–42.2%).
Who Buys Ukrainian Ethanol
The export geography remained unchanged, with shipments to six countries. The primary importers in March were:
- Lithuania – 66.6%
- Bulgaria – 12.7%
- Poland – 10.0%
