Ethanol production declines in the Center-South region with the start of the 2026/27 harvest.

Prices for hydrated and anhydrous ethanol fell last week in the Center-South region, according to a survey by… DATAGRO PRAIn the week ending April 2nd, in São Paulo, hydrous ethanol for producers was traded at… R$ 2.9233/liter, retreat of 1.1% during the week, but still 6.2% above in the year-on-year comparison. Anhydrous ethanol, on the other hand, remained at R$ 3.3442/literwith a drop of 0.4% during the period and high of 7.8% In one year, both PVU/PVD and without taxes. In Paulínia (SP), the main distribution hub, hydrated ethanol (CIF) was quoted at R$ 2.9844/literwithout taxes, with a drop of 1.5% in the week and high of 4.6% in the year-on-year comparison. According to DATAGRO A&Ethe market continues with Low liquidity in the spot market.reflecting a more defensive stance from distributors. At the same time, the supply from mills is still restricted at the start of the harvest, which limits more significant price drops. With the progress of the 2026/27 harvest and the gradual entry of the new ethanol into the market, the expectation is for a… A more consistent decline is expected in the coming weeks.This movement tends to reduce demand appetite in the short term, although, so far, the declines are still moderate, in line with the low trading volume. For more details, access the [link/reference]. VIP Report in analysis session of DATAGRO Portal.

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