According to the Census Bureau, the term "biodiesel" means mono-alkyl esters of fatty acids of a kind used as a fuel, derived from animal or vegetable fats and oils whether or not used. Biofuels include ethanol, methanol, biodiesel and gasohol.

Key Stats:

Sources: 2012 and 2007 Economic Censuses. The 2017 Economic Census data will be released on a flow basis from September 2019 through December 2021.

Press release: Economic Census Reveals Sharp Growth in Value of Shipments for Oil and Gas Extraction Industry; Biofuel Sales Nearly Quadruple (March 2015)

Press release: Economic Census Reveals Sharp Growth in Value of Shipments for Oil and Gas Extraction Industry; Biofuel Sales Nearly Quadruple (March 2015)

Note: The cropped press release above does not show the sharing icons and all text after the reference to biodiesel.

More Stats:

From Foreign Trade > U.S. International Trade Data:

State Exports from North Dakota, Total U.S. Exports (Origin of Movement) from North Dakota, Top 25 6-digit HS (Harmonized System) Commodities Based on 2017 Dollar Value — see HS Code 382600 Biodiesel and Mixes Contain

From Foreign Trade:

USA Trade Online — The Official Source of Trade Statistics (FREE to all users) — After an account is created, select options for “Harmonized System (HS)” or “HS,” select “Exports” or Imports," type “biodiesel” in the "Commodity" search box, then select options for geography and/or time. Select “Report” for data. For more information, see Quick Start Guide.

Source: 2012 Economic Census.

Table EC1231SP1, Manufacturing: Subject Series: Product Summary: Products or Services Statistics: 2012 — Biodiesel fuels [<1.0 MB]

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