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Methanol price trends across China on August 13 Author/Source: Date: 2019-08-13 Clicks: 477 The methanol market in Hebei region continued to rise, with major manufacturers in Shijiazhuang and its surrounding areas raising prices by 50–70 yuan, resulting in prices of 2050–2100 yuan per ton. The focus was on higher-end products, and the market had a positive trading atmosphere； The reference price in the Tangshan area has risen by 50 yuan to 2,030 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Henan region is on the rise, with a positive attitude among market participants; leading companies are negotiating at around 2,050 yuan per ton. It is also understood that traders in Luoyang are quoting around 2,050 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Shanxi region continues to show a strong upward trend, with prices ranging mainly between 1,850 and 2,000 yuan per ton. The mainstream price in Jincheng remains stable at 2,000 yuan per ton; transactions are generally carried out at this price level ； Linfen rose to 1,920–1,940 yuan/ton ； The auction prices in the Changzhi area this week range from 1,960 to 1,990 yuan per ton ； The latest auction price for Lüliang is 1,910 yuan per ton, with some previous contracts still in effect ； The main units at Datong are still shut down, and no quotes are available. In the southern part of Shandong, in the Lunan region, the retail prices of methanol at various companies have increased by around 30 yuan, reaching around 2,160 yuan per ton; overall supply is tight ； Traders in the Linyi area are quoting around 2,150 yuan per ton for goods without invoices, as demand from downstream markets is weak. The methanol market in the Hunan and Hubei regions is operating at a stable level; in Hubei, the prevailing negotiation price is 2180–2300 yuan per ton, which corresponds to the prices offered by mainstream manufacturers for lower-quality products, while some traders offer higher prices for higher-quality products ； In the Hunan region, some negotiation prices are around 2,300–2,400 yuan per ton, with most of these quotes coming from traders in Changsha. The methanol market in Anhui region is on the rise; market activity is decent, with some companies selling their product at around 2200 yuan per ton on an acceptance basis.