In July 2024, methanol spot prices were the highest in the U.S. market, at some *** U.S. dollars per metric ton. This represented an increase in comparison to the same month of the previous year, when the prices of methanol were around *** U.S. dollars per metric ton. Meanwhile, in the European market and the Chinese market, methanol spot prices in July 2024 stood at *** and *** U.S. dollars per metric ton, respectively. During the period in consideration, prices of methanol peaked in October 2021 for all three regions.
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Learn about the current methanol price per ton and the factors that influence it, including demand and supply, production costs, and global oil prices. Discover how geopolitical events and weather conditions affect the market, and explore the impact of renewable energy sources on the demand for methanol.
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Why did the Methanol Price Change in July 2025? In the USA, the methanol Price Index declined by 21.4% quarter-over-quarter, the sharpest drop among all regions. The methanol demand outlook was tepid, with derivative markets (formaldehyde, acetic acid, coatings) showing no strong recovery.
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Methanol fell to 2,286 CNY/T on August 18, 2025, down 1.30% from the previous day. Over the past month, Methanol's price has fallen 3.99%, and is down 5.15% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Methanol.
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Learn about the factors that influence the price of methanol per ton, including supply and demand, market conditions, and production costs. Discover the current average price of methanol, which is around $300-$350 USD, and how prices can fluctuate over time. Gain insights into the methanol market to make informed decisions as a buyer or seller.
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In June 2022, the methanol price per ton amounted to $372 per ton, stabilizing at the previous month.
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Learn about the factors affecting the price of methanol per metric ton, including market conditions, production costs, and supply and demand factors. Explore how the COVID-19 pandemic and growing demand for formaldehyde and alternative fuel sources are impacting methanol prices, and discover how renewable energy sources can affect production costs.
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Learn about the impact of COVID-19 on the global methanol industry, production costs, demand, and how it affects methanol prices. Discover the factors that determine methanol prices including crude oil prices, and the future outlook for the industry.
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China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 2nd Month data was reported at 2,323.000 RMB/Ton in 13 May 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,294.000 RMB/Ton for 12 May 2025. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 2nd Month data is updated daily, averaging 2,560.000 RMB/Ton from Oct 2011 (Median) to 13 May 2025, with 3287 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,170.000 RMB/Ton in 12 Oct 2021 and a record low of 1,570.000 RMB/Ton in 01 Apr 2020. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 2nd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily.
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Learn about the fluctuating price of methanol per ton in 2021 and the various market factors influencing it, including supply and demand, government policies, and environmental regulations.
Die Statistik zeigt den durchschnittlichen Preis für Methanol auf dem europäischen Markt in den Jahren von 2012 bis 2025. Im Jahr 2025 betrug der durchschnittliche Preis für Methanol rund ****Euro je Tonne (Stand: 18. Juni).
Production of methanol across the globe has been on a continual annual increase during the last few years. In 2022, methanol production is estimated to reach over *** million metric tons, an increase of nearly **** percent in comparison with the previous year. Since 2017, global production of methanol grew by roughly **** million metric tons. As with most commodities, the price of methanol has been continually increasing during the last two years. Uses of methanol Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, is one of the most common petrochemicals globally, accounting for roughly ** percent of primary petrochemical consumption. The compound is an important building block to produce a large number of everyday products such as plastics, paints, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Common methanol-derived chemicals include acetic acid, olefins, formaldehyde, silicone, and methyl methacrylate. Methanol can also be used as an alternative fuel with significantly lower emissions than conventional fuels. Methanex: a global methanol leader Methanex, a Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, is the largest producer of methanol worldwide. The company’s methanol production amounted to some *** million metric tons in 2021. In that same year, Methanex’s revenue reached **** billion U.S. dollars, up from **** billion dollars recorded a year earlier. Other important methanol producers worldwide include Proman, Sabic, Yankuang, and Zagros.
Saudi Arabia is the world's leading exporter country of methanol, also known as methyl alcohol. In 2023, the country exported over *** million metric tons of the compound, with a value of nearly *** million U.S. dollars. Ranking second was the Trinidad and Tobago, which exported some **** billion U.S. dollars of methyl alcohol. That year, China was the top importing country of methanol worldwide, with an import value that amounted to **** billion U.S. dollars.
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China Settlement Price: Methanol Forward: SPEX: Second Month data was reported at 2,260.000 RMB/Ton in Jan 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2,260.000 RMB/Ton for Sep 2011. China Settlement Price: Methanol Forward: SPEX: Second Month data is updated monthly, averaging 2,260.000 RMB/Ton from Dec 2007 (Median) to Jan 2012, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,569.000 RMB/Ton in May 2008 and a record low of 1,582.000 RMB/Ton in Dec 2008. China Settlement Price: Methanol Forward: SPEX: Second Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Petroleum Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Petroleum Exchange: Price.
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The global Methanol market has reached approximately 90 million tonnes in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period until 2032.
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Learn about the factors that could influence the methanol price per ton in 2022, including supply and demand, energy prices, and government regulations. Discover how these factors interplay and how it could affect the chemical industry.
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China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 4th Month data was reported at 2,286.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,443.000 RMB/Ton for Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 4th Month data is updated monthly, averaging 2,565.000 RMB/Ton from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,528.000 RMB/Ton in Sep 2021 and a record low of 1,648.000 RMB/Ton in May 2020. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 4th Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.
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Ethanol rose to 1.76 USD/Gal on August 15, 2025, up 1.88% from the previous day. Over the past month, Ethanol's price has fallen 0.85%, and is down 2.90% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Ethanol - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.
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China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 1st Month data was reported at 2,500.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,634.000 RMB/Ton for Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 1st Month data is updated monthly, averaging 2,560.000 RMB/Ton from Oct 2011 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,811.000 RMB/Ton in Oct 2018 and a record low of 1,542.000 RMB/Ton in Feb 2016. China Settlement Price: ZCE: Methanol: 1st Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.
In fiscal year 2023, the production volume of methanol across India was around 62.27 thousand metric tons, the lowest value within the period of consideration. Turning out over 80 thousand products, the south Asian country is one of the largest producers of chemicals in the world.
In July 2024, methanol spot prices were the highest in the U.S. market, at some *** U.S. dollars per metric ton. This represented an increase in comparison to the same month of the previous year, when the prices of methanol were around *** U.S. dollars per metric ton. Meanwhile, in the European market and the Chinese market, methanol spot prices in July 2024 stood at *** and *** U.S. dollars per metric ton, respectively. During the period in consideration, prices of methanol peaked in October 2021 for all three regions.