Peru: Biofuels Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   PE2024-0016
Peruvian total ethanol production in 2024 is forecast at 210 million liters, a slight decrease compared to the previous year. Total ethanol consumption for 2024 is forecast at 290 million liters, remaining at the same levels compared to the previous year. Fuel ethanol imports in 2024 are forecast at 190 million liters, mostly from the United States. Peru is forecast to produce 245 million liters of biodiesel in 2024, a slight decrease compared to the previous year. FAS Lima forecasts biodiesel consumption at 420 million liters in 2024, increasing two percent from the previous year.

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