Supply and demand
In 2023 bioethanol consumption rose by 4.8% from 2022 to nearly 1.25 million tonnes. Bioethanol used for ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) production slightly declined by 0.3%. The bioethanol share in the gasoline market increased marginally to 6.8%, compared with 6.7% in 2022.
Bioethanol consumption by type of product (tonnes)
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Source: Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, 2024
Bioethanol consumption by end-user in 2023
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Source: Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, 2024