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Market Overview

For the Quarter Ending September 2025

North America

• In the United States, the Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025.

• DCO production costs declined in Q3 2025, driven by robust corn production forecasts and lower corn feedstock costs.

• Animal feed demand for DCO strengthened in Q3 2025, supported by increased broiler production and strong retail sales (5.42% YoY, September 2025).

• Conversely, DCO demand from the biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors softened and weakened during Q3 2025.

• Ethanol production remained stable in Q3 2025, with slight capacity increase, influencing DCO co-product supply.

• Rising Consumer Price Index (3% YoY, September 2025) and Producer Price Index (2.6% YoY, August 2025) indicated increased operational costs for DCO producers.

• A low unemployment rate (4.3%, September 2025) supported consumer spending, while declining consumer confidence (94.2 index, September 2025) posed headwinds.

• Industrial production showed marginal growth (0.1% YoY, September 2025), indicating limited demand pull for DCO in industrial applications.

Why did the price of Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) change in September 2025 in North America?

• DCO production costs decreased due to robust corn production and declining corn feedstock costs in Q3 2025.

• Animal feed demand strengthened, supported by increased broiler production and strong retail sales (5.42% YoY, September 2025).

• Softened biodiesel and weakened renewable diesel demand partially offset positive animal feed market trends.

APAC

• In China, the Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by producer deflation of -2.3% in September.

• DCO production costs were stable-to-soft in Q3 2025, despite Dalian Commodity Exchange corn futures trending higher August-September.

• Animal feed demand for DCO strengthened in Q3 2025, driven by ongoing swine restocking and expanding livestock industry.

• China's Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, indicating reduced industrial activity and lower raw material demand.

• Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting DCO demand for industrial applications.

• Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased -0.3% in September 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand and bearish consumer confidence.

• Biodiesel exports from China plummeted in 2025 due to EU anti-dumping duties, significantly reducing DCO demand.

Why did the price of Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) change in September 2025 in APAC?

• Persistent producer deflation, with Producer Price Index declining -2.3% in September 2025, exerted downward pressure on DCO prices.

• Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 reduced industrial demand for DCO and related oleochemicals.

• Plummeting biodiesel exports from China in 2025, due to EU duties, significantly curtailed DCO demand.

Europe

• In Germany, the Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Price Index remained stable in Q3 2025, balancing subdued feedstock costs and mixed demand.

• DCO production costs rose from strengthening German electricity and elevated European natural gas prices in Q3 2025.

• Lower producer prices, down 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, partially mitigated DCO cost increases.

• Animal feed demand strengthened in Q3 2025, supported by 0.2% retail sales growth and stable 6.3% unemployment.

• Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025; industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, impacting DCO demand.

• European corn feedstock prices remained subdued in September 2025, with maize inventories increasing in major markets.

• Uncertainty regarding German biofuel legislation created cautious DCO demand in Q3 2025, affecting its price forecast.

• Overall inflation, with Consumer Price Index up 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025, increased DCO costs and reduced consumer purchasing.

Why did the price of Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) change in September 2025 in Europe?

• Subdued European corn feedstock prices in September 2025 eased DCO production costs.

• Strengthening German electricity and elevated European natural gas prices in Q3 2025 increased ethanol output costs.

• Increased animal feed demand in Q3 2025, supported by stable unemployment, provided DCO price support.

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List of Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Suppliers

1. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
2. POET, LLC
3. Green Plains Inc.
4. Valero Renewable Fuels
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Product Description

Distillers corn oil, or distillers dried grains oil, is a co-product vegetable oil recovered from the ethanol production process through centrifugation and evaporation of thin stillage or condensed distillers soluble. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, and containing natural tocopherols, it exhibits good oxidative stability and a light amber color. Valued for its high energy density, favorable fatty acid profile, and cost-effectiveness, Distillers Corn Oil is widely used in animal feed formulations to boost nutritional content, in biodiesel production as a renewable feedstock, and in industrial applications such as dust suppressants, while refined grades serve food manufacturing and cooking oil markets.

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Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) Price Trend and Forecast

Ganesha LG ― Analyst – Cost – Product Engineering Wesco ―

Elizabeth Taluga ― Category Manager Leading Paint Manufacturer ―

Gabino Isla ― Director Feno Resinas ―

Ganesha LG
― Analyst – Cost – Product Engineering Wesco ―

Elizabeth Taluga
― Category Manager Leading Paint Manufacturer ―

Gabino Isla
― Director Feno Resinas ―