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Methanol price trends across China on September 2 Author/Source: Date: 2019-09-02 Clicks: 30 The methanol market in Heilongjiang, in the Northeast region, remains stable; currently, some manufacturers are selling their product at around 1800–1850 yuan per ton, with average sales volumes； Traders are submitting fewer quotes for Liaoning, waiting to see the latest factory prices. Prices in the methanol market in Hebei region remain stable; the price for shipments in Shijiazhuang is around 1850–1900 yuan per ton, with average delivery conditions ； No quotes available for the Wen’an area; awaiting quotes from upstream suppliers ； 1,880 yuan per ton in the Tangshan area. The methanol market in Henan region remains stable, with companies mainly selling at around 1,850 yuan per ton, primarily through the execution of contracts. The shipment price in Luoyang and other areas is around 1,850 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Shanxi remains stable; the price in Linfen is 1,730–1,740 yuan per ton. Shanxi Coke has stopped production due to environmental issues, and its resumption of operations is pending ； Jincheng’s price has risen to 1,750–1,770 yuan per ton; some contracts involve sales at lower prices ； The main facilities in Changzhi are operating normally; the retail price is 1,800 yuan per ton, with contracts being the primary mode of transaction ； Lüliang and Datong will remain at their previous levels for now. Methanol prices in northern Shandong remain relatively stable. Currently, enterprises in central and northern Shandong are selling it at around 1,940–2,040 yuan per ton; prices are slightly lower for shipments to other regions, with sales volumes being average ； Traders in Dongying, Zibo and other areas have submitted few offers; most are waiting for bids from the northwest, with transaction prices rising slightly over the weekend. The methanol market in southern Shandong is seeing steady price increases; currently, some companies are making occasional shipments at around 1,930 yuan per ton ； Purchases are made on demand at the downstream end; there is a strong upward pressure in the market. Attention should be paid to the factory prices at the upstream end, as there are few offers available at present. The methanol market in the southwestern region remains stable. 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 delivery (the lower end of these prices applies to products without invoices); transactions remain moderate in volume.