U.S. imports of fuel ethanol were low until 2004 when imports began to rise sharply. By 2006 imports of fuel ethanol reached a record high of 735.8 million gallons. As domestic supply of fuel ethanol increased to meet demand, imports of fuel ethanol began to drop after 2006. By 2010, imports declined to pre-2004 levels.
Annual U.S. Imports of Fuel Ethanol, 2001-2010
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| Year | Million Gallons |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 15.3 |
| 2002 | 15.3 |
| 2003 | 15.3 |
| 2004 | 153.3 |
| 2005 | 138.0 |
| 2006 | 735.8 |
| 2007 | 444.6 |
| 2008 | 521.2 |
| 2009 | 199.3 |
| 2010 | 15.3 |
Source: Energy Information Administration, Annual Imports of U.S. Fuel Ethanol. | |