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Methanol price trends across China on February 14. Author/Source: Business Society. Date: 2020-02-14. Clicks: 120. The methanol market in Henan remained stable with only slight fluctuations. The leading companies have stopped selling, while other companies have lowered their offers. Currently, in the Henan market, the reference price for negotiations is 1700–1740 yuan per ton. The trading market remains sluggish, with many sellers choosing to wait and observe. The methanol market in Shanxi remains stable. The prevailing transaction price in Linfen has stabilized at 1,520–1,550 yuan per ton, ex-works in cash ； The offline retail price in the Changzhi area is 1,700 yuan per ton, ex-works in cash ； In the Lüliang area, the auction price has reached 1,500 yuan per ton, with payment in cash at the time of delivery ； Prices in Jincheng and Yuncheng are not available yet ； The prevailing transaction price in Datong is 1,700 yuan per ton, ex-works in cash. Most companies are focusing on maintaining stability, with an average sentiment. In southern Shandong, the ex-plant price of methanol remains stable at around 1,850 yuan per ton; in some areas it is around 1,800 yuan per ton. There are no current quotes available for goods delivered to Linyi, nor for those shipped via logistics. MTO companies are mainly focused on receiving goods, with little trading activity in the market. Negotiations in the methanol market in the Dongying area of Shandong remain relatively stable at 1,760–1,800 yuan per ton ex-warehouse; deals are expected to be made this afternoon, with prices likely to be on the lower side. The market price of methanol in central Shandong is expected to decline slightly, ranging between 1,660 and 1,740 yuan per ton at the time of delivery. Trading activity is moderate, with most transactions still based on previous contracts. In the Anhui region, the focus of the methanol market has shifted downward; the market-guided price is 1,950–2,000 yuan per ton for credit transactions, with lower prices in Huaibei and higher prices in Fuyang. Most downstream manufacturers and traders have not resumed operations, and due to restricted transportation, sales remain limited. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remained stable with slight fluctuations. The quotes from key enterprises in Hubei remain stable; some enterprises have lowered their quotes. There are difficulties in selling products, and inventory levels are high. The reference prices range from 2050 to 2150 yuan per ton ； Negotiations in the Hunan market have been sluggish; the reference price is around 2,400–2,480 yuan per ton, but no actual deals have been concluded. Negotiations in the methanol market in Fujian are sluggish, with some suppliers intending to offer a price of 2170 yuan per ton at the plant gate.