EU becomes main importer of argentine biodiesel

The EU has become the main importer of Argentine biodiesel since December, 2008, replacing the US as the sole buyer in April 2009.

The prominent companies in the sector are Renova, Ecofuel, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, and Explore.

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