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Methanol price trends across China on September 27 Author/Source: Date: 2019-09-27 Clicks: 24 The methanol market in Henan remains stable; some enterprises in the region have shut down their plants or reduced production. Before the holiday, industry players tend to adopt a wait-and-see attitude, with some companies in northern Henan discussing prices around 2070–2100 yuan per ton. It is also reported that traders in Luoyang are quoting around 2,100 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Shanxi remains relatively strong, with the mainstream price ranging from 1,980 to 2,070 yuan per ton. Affected by the orange warning for severe air pollution, key enterprises in Jincheng have stopped operations or reduced production, resulting in a significant drop in supply. These enterprises are focusing on fulfilling existing orders; there are only a few new orders with prices ranging from 2,000 to 2,020 yuan per ton, and transactions are rare ； In Linfen, the mainstream price ranges from 1,980 to 2,060 yuan per ton, while prices for high-end products are generally lower ； Shutdown of major enterprises’ facilities in Yuncheng ； Retail prices in the Changzhi region remained stable at 2,100 yuan per ton, mainly due to the fulfillment of prior contracts ； The main units in the Lüliang area are shut down and will restart after National Day. As the long National Day holiday approaches, the number of transport vehicles is decreasing, and some operators have withdrawn from the market to wait and see. The retail prices of methanol in southern Shandong have risen by 30–40 yuan, reaching around 2250–2270 yuan per ton; meanwhile, some production facilities have reduced their operations due to environmental regulations, which benefits the supply side ； Traders are quoting around 2,260–2,270 yuan per ton without invoices, and industry players are keen to follow this upward trend. The methanol market in northern Jiangsu continued to show an upward trend; the price there rose by 50–60 yuan, reaching around 2280–2310 yuan per ton. Driven by futures prices, factories continued to raise prices. The methanol market in Anhui region is stable, with an overall decent trading atmosphere in the market. The export price for some companies is around 2,220–2,250 yuan per ton. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remains stable, with a moderate trading atmosphere. In Hubei, the prevailing negotiation price is 2120–2200 yuan per ton; this represents the prices offered by mainstream manufacturers at the lower end, while some traders propose higher prices ； In the Hunan region, some negotiation prices are around 2,250–2,300 yuan per ton, with most of these quotes coming from traders in Changsha. The spot market for methanol in Fujian is operating steadily; the negotiation prices in the main storage areas of Quangang are around 2,320 yuan per ton, while the spot prices in Xiamen are also around 2,320 yuan per ton. There is a limited supply of goods in the region, suppliers are maintaining firm pricing, and the overall market atmosphere is moderate. The methanol market in the southwest remains stable, with decent trading activity in the market. The main selling price for some enterprises in Sichuan and Chongqing is around 2,030–2,120 yuan per ton ； Affected by the surrounding market conditions, some traders in Sichuan and Chongqing are negotiating prices around 2250–2270 yuan per ton.