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China methanol market swings on geopolitical shifts amid weak seasonal demand

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2026—China’s methanol market weakened early in July, rebounded sharply mid-month, and then eased into a range-bound pattern toward month-end.

07-24-2026 17:19:55

Geopolitical tensions and regional supply differences reshape methanol pricing in Ningxia and Wuhai

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China’s methanol prices in Ningxia and Wuhai followed a similar trend in July, initially declining before rebounding as renewed US-Iran tensions lifted market sentiment.

07-22-2026 17:33:08

China completes first field trial of methanol transportation via existing refined oil pipeline

Shandong (JLC), July 20, 2026 -- China has completed its first methanol transportation trial through an existing refined product pipeline, paving the way for commercial application.

07-20-2026 16:42:55

Guangxi methanol market sees limited support from typhoon disruption

Shandong (JLC), July 7, 2026-A typhoon has temporarily disrupted methanol supply in Guangxi, lending short-term support, but weak demand and bearish sentiment are expected to keep the market under pre

07-07-2026 11:55:13

Shanxi methanol market slides on weak demand, easing geopolitical concerns

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2026—The Shanxi methanol market came under significant pressure in mid-June, as easing geopolitical risk premiums coincided with weakening supply-demand fundamentals.

06-18-2026 10:05:47

Central China methanol slips on waning geopolitical premium, soft fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026–The Central China methanol market edged lower in May following a surge from March to early April, with price volatility noticeably narrowing.

05-21-2026 17:38:02

Delayed spring maintenance weighs on Northwest China methanol operating rates

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026–Methanol plants in Northwest China typically undergo spring maintenance in March and April, but in 2026 the maintenance cycle was noticeably delayed until May.

05-21-2026 10:34:38

Improved margins keep China methanol plants running at high rates

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2026--China’s methanol operating rates have remained at historically high levels, consistently above 85% since March, as the scale of spring maintenance stayed relatively limit

05-15-2026 17:08:59

North China methanol extends gains on improved fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026-- Methanol prices in North China rose sharply in March, bolstered by stronger olefin demand, tighter regional supply, and geopolitical-driven sentiment.

03-24-2026 10:58:04

China methanol inland-to-port arbitrage window reopens as regional price spreads widen

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China’s domestic methanol market has recently undergone a notable structural shift, as the arbitrage window from northern Inner Mongolia and Yulin, Shaanxi, to East Chi

03-17-2026 10:54:57

China methanol market swings with Middle East tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026-China’s methanol market has seen heightened volatility in recent days, tracking sharp swings in crude oil prices amid shifting Middle East tensions.

03-12-2026 09:14:08

China methanol run rates climb in 2025 on robust margins, demand growth

Shandong (JLC), February 4, 2026--China’s methanol operating rates trended higher overall in 2025, with the annual average rising to around 81.91%, up 4.79 percentage points year on year(YoY), primari

02-04-2026 15:58:26

Northwest China methanol market softens on bearish fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), December 15, 2025- In early December, the methanol market in Northwest China edged lower amid weak futures and bearish fundamentals. Prices declined from CNY1,998-2,008/mt at the start

12-15-2025 14:55:14

Shandong methanol trade flows shift as market dynamics evolve

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025--Shandong’s methanol trade flows have undergone a marked shift, reflecting changes in regional market dynamics.

11-20-2025 14:50:29

China port methanol prices rally amid U.S. sanctions on Iran, trade strains

Shandong (JLC), October 15, 2025- After the National Day holiday(Oct 1-8), China’s methanol prices at ports rebounded buoyed by renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.

10-15-2025 15:34:11

Analysis of methanol market in Northern China amid coking production curbs

Shandong (JLC), August 15, 2025—Recent coking production curbs in parts of China have rippled through commodity markets, including methanol. However, the impact on the spot methanol market in northern

08-15-2025 17:07:50

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