By DTN Staff

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday that U.S. exports of goods and services totaled $292.1 billion in November 2025, down $10.9 billion from October. November imports totaled $348.9 billion, up $16.8 billion from October. The resulting trade deficit of $56.8 billion for November was widened by $27.6 billion, and the largest monthly percent change in the trade balance in almost 34 years. USDA later used Census Bureau data to provide more details for exports of ethanol, biodiesel, and distillers grains.

USDA said U.S. exports of ethanol totaled 211.3 million gallons (mgal) in November, up from 185 mgal in October and a record for the month of November. For 2025 through November, ethanol exports are running 12.7% ahead of 2024. Canada was the top destination in November, accounting for around 37% of all exports and was followed by the Netherlands and India.

U.S. exports of biodiesel totaled 10,167.2 metric tons (mt) in November, down from 12,405.9 mt in October, and down 75.4% from November 2024 and the lowest November export total since 2019. Peru was the top destination in November, accounting for 93% of exports and was followed by Canada and Germany. For the year thus far, biodiesel exports are running 55% below 2024 through November.

U.S. exports of distillers grains totaled 933,557 mt in November, down from 1,067,246 mt in October, and down 4% from June 2024. DDG exports are running 3.2% behind 2024 through November. Mexico was the top destination in November, taking 20% of U.S. exports and was followed by South Korea and Vietnam.

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