German biodiesel exports have rocketed this year, according to the German Federal Statistical Office (GFSO).
The GFSO puts foreign sales between January and September 2013 at 1.1 million tonnes (330 million gallons), almost 14% up on the same period in 2012. Imports have dropped by one quarter from the previous year, to 446,833 tonnes (134.1 million gallons). Export surplus amounted to over 672,000 tonnes (201.7 million gallons), significantly more than the previous year's 264,000 tonnes (79.25 million gallons).
The EU countries continue to be the leading recipients of German biodiesel, receiving around 89% of the total quantity.
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The GFSO puts foreign sales between January and September 2013 at 1.1 million tonnes (330 million gallons), almost 14% up on the same period in 2012. Imports have dropped by one quarter from the previous year, to 446,833 tonnes (134.1 million gallons). Export surplus amounted to over 672,000 tonnes (201.7 million gallons), significantly more than the previous year's 264,000 tonnes (79.25 million gallons).
The EU countries continue to be the leading recipients of German biodiesel, receiving around 89% of the total quantity.
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