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Methanol price trends across China on August 29 Author/Source: Date: 2019-08-29 Clicks: 17 The methanol market in the Northeast region is operating steadily; currently, the ex-plant price for some manufacturers remains around 1800–1850 yuan per ton, with average sales volumes； Traders are quoting prices in the range of 1,820–1,840 yuan per ton for the Liaoning area. The methanol market in Hebei is at an average level; in Shijiazhuang, the price is around 1,850–1,880 yuan per ton, with a increase of 50 yuan per ton for lower-quality products ； In the Wen’an area, the price is around 1,750 yuan per ton, with deals made for small orders ； 1,880 yuan per ton in the Tangshan area. In the Henan region, the methanol market has seen only slight adjustments; local companies are generally selling at around 1,850 yuan per ton, with some firms offering slightly higher prices. The export price in Luoyang and other areas is around 1,830–1,850 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Shanxi is average; the price for shipments from Linfen is 1,730–1,750 yuan per ton, with moderate sales volume ； In Jincheng, the mainstream price is 1,730 yuan per ton; some companies focus on fulfilling their existing contracts ； Changzhi Retail News: 1,800 yuan per ton, with most contracts being settled in this manner ； For some contracts in Lüliang, the price is 1,660 yuan per ton; most enterprises are focused on fulfilling their existing contracts ； The Datong facility has not yet been restored ； In the northern Shandong region, the selling price of methanol produced by enterprises in central and northern Shandong was around 1,970–2020 yuan per ton; sales conditions were generally average ； Traders are quoting prices in the Dongying area at around 1,820–1,850 yuan per ton; these trading offers are slightly higher. Production at downstream facilities is moderate, inventory levels are high, and there is a cautious attitude among stakeholders. Methanol prices in Anhui region remain relatively stable; the prevailing selling price is around 1,960–1,980 yuan per ton, with trading conditions improving. The methanol market in the Hubei and Hunan regions is operating steadily. In Hubei, the selling price is between 2,020 and 2,150 yuan per ton; local companies handle the sales at the lower end of this range, while traders in Wuhan are involved in the sales at the higher end. In Changsha, Hunan, the selling price is around 2,250 yuan per ton, with prices mainly set by traders from Changsha. The methanol market in the southwest region is operating in a weak condition. Some companies in Sichuan and Chongqing are selling their product at around 1,850–1,930 yuan per ton, while traders offer prices of 1,900–1,950 yuan per ton (for shipments without invoices); there are also slightly higher prices available. Trading activity is moderate, with most transactions being based on previously established contracts.