According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, the domestic methanol market in East China saw prices at ports decline steadily from 3,905 RMB/ton

The reporting season for third-quarter financial results among China’s A-share listed companies has concluded. The performance of the basic chemical and petroleum/petrochemical sectors—both closely linked

I. Market Review and Regional Price Comparison National methanol prices generally trended upward this week before experiencing a slight pullback toward the end of the period.

In its latest Commodity Markets Outlook report, the World Bank indicates that global commodity markets are undergoing a profound restructuring of supply and demand. This

Internationally, persistent geopolitical tensions have driven up crude oil prices, providing cost-side support for methanol. In Iran, production shortfalls have become more pronounced; widespread plant

A recent report from the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) indicates that the business confidence index for the chemical industry across the 27 EU member

Methanol futures prices have recently been fluctuating at high levels, with the benchmark 2611 contract extending its rebound on Monday. Market dynamics are currently driven

After hitting a historic high on September 15, domestic crude oil futures prices have continued to pull back recently; the main contract (2611) has fallen

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, since the beginning of September (as of 15:00 on September 18), domestic methanol quotes at East

The current operating rate and import volume of methanol are both at low levels, and port inventories have hit a 13-year low. The supply gap

Price Trends According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, from September 4 to 11 (as of 15:00), quotes for methanol at East China ports

Driven by geopolitical factors, methanol futures prices have fluctuated and moved upward recently. However, with the cooling of geopolitical risks, methanol futures premiums gave back

Following a pullback, supply-side support for methanol has gradually emerged; low inventories in the domestic interior and plant maintenance schedules have established a solid floor.

Following sharp reductions in shipping capacity through international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait due to geopolitical factors, the Panama

According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, from August 14 to August 21 (as of 15:00), domestic methanol quotes at East China ports

On August 19, the benchmark price for methanol tracked by SunSirs was 2,810.00 RMB/ton, an increase of 6.95% compared to the beginning of the month

On August 17, 2026, the SunSirs comprehensive benchmark price for methanol stood at 2,580 RMB/tonne, down from 2,635 RMB/tonne on August 1. Prices have retreated

At present, the negative factors have been fully realized, and positive factors are expected to materialize, laying a foundation for a volatile and recovery trend

In July, the domestic methanol market exhibited a pattern of fluctuating strength during the first two-thirds of the month, followed by weakness and downward pressure