Market Overview
For the Quarter Ending September 2025 听
Corn-Based DDGS Prices in听North America
In United States, the Corn-based DDGS Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by overwhelming corn supply.
Corn feedstock costs eased in August 2025, with futures declining sharply, reducing Corn-based DDGS production expenses.
Industrial Production grew by 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating constrained growth in DDGS supply.
Retail sales increased by 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting firm livestock feed demand for Corn-based DDGS.
Rising CPI (3.0% YoY in September 2025) and PPI (2.6% YoY in August 2025) increased operational and input costs for producers.
DDGS export volumes surged in August 2025, partially offsetting domestic supply pressures from robust ethanol production.
Favorable corn crop conditions and a record 2025 corn crop forecast contributed to overwhelming supply in Q3 2025.
The unemployment rate of 4.3% and declining Consumer Confidence (94.2) in September 2025 suggested softening animal protein demand.
Why did the price of Corn-based DDGS change in September 2025 in North America?
Corn feedstock costs eased in August 2025, reducing Corn-based DDGS production expenses.
Ample old crop corn inventories and a record 2025 corn crop forecast created overwhelming supply.
Industrial Production growth of 0.1% in September 2025 limited DDGS supply expansion, while demand drivers were mixed.
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Corn-Based DDGS Prices in听APAC
In China, Corn-based DDGS Price Index rose in Q3 2025, driven by climbing domestic corn feedstock costs.
Corn-based DDGS production costs rose steadily in Q3 2025 from higher domestic corn feedstock and marine transport.
Weak demand signals included a contracting Manufacturing Index, CPI -0.3%, and PPI -2.3% in September 2025.
Industrial production grew 6.5% and retail sales rose 3.0% in September 2025, offering some demand support.
Low consumer confidence (89.6) and 5.2% unemployment in September 2025 indicated cautious consumer spending.
China's Corn-based DDGS imports declined sharply in Q3 2025, reflecting weak domestic demand and rising domestic output.
The Corn-based DDGS price forecast suggests continued pressure from mixed demand signals and fluctuating feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Corn-based DDGS change in September 2025 in APAC?
Domestic corn feedstock costs climbed steadily in Q3 2025, increasing production expenses.
Weak domestic demand, with a contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025, tempered price increases.
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Corn-Based DDGS Prices in听Europe
In Germany, the Corn-based DDGS Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by upward corn feedstock costs and tightening supply.
Corn-based DDGS price trend showed upward pressure due to elevated corn feedstock and energy costs in Q3 2025.
Production costs for Corn-based DDGS climbed in Q3 2025, influenced by rising corn feedstock prices and increased wholesale electricity costs.
German animal feed demand is expanding in 2025, supported by rising meat, dairy, and egg consumption, bolstering Corn-based DDGS demand.
CPI increased 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025, contributing to higher operational costs for Corn-based DDGS producers.
Producer prices decreased 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, driven by lower energy prices, easing some production cost pressures.
Industrial production declined 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating a weaker economic environment impacting overall demand.
Retail sales rose 0.2% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting stable consumer spending on animal products and feed demand.
Lower EU corn harvest outlook for 2025/26 contributed to tightening inventories, impacting Corn-based DDGS supply.
Why did the price of Corn-based DDGS change in September 2025 in Europe?
Upward corn feedstock costs in Q3 2025 due to reduced EU harvest outlook.
Elevated wholesale electricity and natural gas prices sustained higher energy costs.
Tightening EU corn inventories impacted Corn-based DDGS supply dynamics.
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Product Description
Corn-Based Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) is a high-protein, high-fiber co-product generated during the dry-grind ethanol production process. It is primarily composed of the nutrient-dense components of corn鈥攑rotein, fiber, oil, and minerals鈥攁fter the starch fraction is fermented into ethanol. The addition of condensed distillers solubles during drying enhances its nutritional uniformity and increases the availability of key micronutrients. As a stable, free-flowing, granular animal-feed ingredient, DDGS is widely recognized for its consistency and cost-effectiveness.
The product is valued for its strong nutritional profile, including elevated crude protein, digestible amino acids, metabolizable energy, and phosphorus availability. Its low moisture content provides good shelf stability, while its high fiber and fat levels improve feed efficiency in multiple livestock species. Due to these properties, Corn-Based DDGS is extensively used in feed formulations for beef and dairy cattle, swine, poultry, and aquaculture. It also serves as an increasingly important input in pet food blends and specialty feed applications, supporting both performance and sustainability objectives within the global feed industry.
