USGC also has worked to develop the market by hosting buying teams from the nation.

Mexico has purchased nearly 1.69 million tonnes so far in 2016-17, up 9% year-over-year.

The USDA has forecast U.S. DDGS exports for the full 2016-17 marketing year to reach 10.4 million tonnes.

In 2017-18, export sales to Malaysia could reach up to 80,000 tons.

The council started conducting feed trials in 2015 that identified a demand for DDGS in southeastern Mexico.

Recent sales shows potential for long-term growth.

China has grown to be a top export market for U.S. DDGS.

DDGS is a byproduct of ethanol production used for animal feed.

More than 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products from more than 35 countries attended the conference.

The U.S. is the largest DDGS producer and has a surplus to export while China is the biggest importer.