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Methanol price trends across China on September 18 Author/Source: Date: 2019-09-18 Clicks: 1 The methanol market in Hebei remains strong; the export prices of enterprises in Shijiazhuang and its surrounding areas have risen by 50 yuan to 2150–2200 yuan per ton for the lower-grade products. The main prices are at higher levels. Key enterprises in Dingzhou have reduced production due to environmental regulations, leading to a decrease in supply; prices are expected to remain stable in the short term； The delivery price in the Wen’an area is 2,080 yuan per ton (without invoice) ； The reference price in the Tangshan area remains stable at 2,100 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Henan region is fluctuating; futures prices are falling, and operators are cautious. Some enterprises in northern Henan are discussing prices around 2130–2150 yuan per ton. It is also understood that traders in Luoyang are quoting around 2,110 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Shanxi region has seen a slight rise, with the mainstream price ranging from 2,000 to 2,070 yuan per ton. The mainstream price in Jincheng has risen to 2,000–2,020 yuan per ton; some higher quotes range from 2,030–2,050 yuan per ton, and sales are sluggish ； In Linfen, the mainstream price range is 10 yuan to 1,900–2,000 yuan per ton, with stable shipments by enterprises ； In Yuncheng, the mainstream price has risen by 10 yuan, now hovering around 2,000 yuan per ton ； Retail prices in the Changzhi area have risen to 2,120 yuan per ton, with local companies primarily adhering to their contracts ； In the Lüliang area, the price is mainly around 2,000 yuan per ton; the local production facilities are shut down, so there is a limited supply of goods. The retail price of enterprises in southern Shandong remains stable at around 2,140–2,150 yuan per ton, with industry players adopting a wait-and-see attitude ； Traders quote around 2,130–2,140 yuan per ton without invoices; demand for gas is weakening, resulting in limited actual transactions. In the central and eastern parts of Shandong, the ex-factory prices continued to rise by 60–70 yuan, reaching 2,260–2,270 yuan per ton. Manufacturers are optimistic, but the atmosphere surrounding transactions has become slightly less favorable ； Traders in nearby areas such as Dongying and Zibo are somewhat cautious, with some offering prices of 2200–2210 yuan per ton. The methanol market in northern Jiangsu remains stable, with prices staying around 2160–2200 yuan per ton. Futures prices are falling, contributing to a negative sentiment and a less optimistic atmosphere. The methanol market in Anhui region is stable, with futures prices falling; operators are cautious in their approaches, and there is a strong atmosphere of waiting and observation in the market. The mainstream selling price for some companies is around 2,230–2,250 yuan per ton on an acceptance basis. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region is stable; in Hubei, the prevailing negotiation price is 2150–2200 yuan per ton, which corresponds to the prices offered by mainstream manufacturers at the lower end of the market, while some traders offer higher prices ； Some negotiations in the Hunan region are around 2,250–2,300 yuan per ton, with quotes mainly coming from traders in Changsha.