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Methanol price trends across China on June 11. Author/Source: Business Society. Date: 2020-06-11. Clicks: 46. The methanol market in Henan is operating at a stable level. Henan-based companies have not provided any quotes yet; in the Luoyang market, the price remains stable at around 1,500 yuan per ton in cash terms. Trading is stagnant, with only small orders being completed. The negotiated price of methanol in the Dongying area of Shandong remains stable at 1,520–1,530 yuan per ton, ex-warehouse and in cash; downstream buyers are cautious and there is a strong atmosphere of wait-and-see. In southern Shandong, the mainstream quotes for methanol remain stable at around 1610–1620 yuan per ton in cash terms. In Linyi, the prices for locally sourced methanol stay stable at around 1600–1610 yuan per ton, without invoicing; meanwhile, quotes for methanol delivered via logistics services are stable at around 1560–1580 yuan per ton. Market demand is weak, so for now most people are waiting to see what happens. The bidding price in the methanol market of northern Jiangsu remains stable at around 1,630–1,640 yuan per ton in cash terms; factories continue to ship goods as usual, with most maintaining steady bidding prices. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remains stable for now, with moderate trading activity; purchases are mainly driven by small-scale orders from end-users with essential needs. Hubei-based companies offer stable prices; the actual ex-plant price is around 1600–1620 yuan per ton in cash terms ； For negotiations in the Hunan market, a reference price is 1,720–1,750 yuan per ton in cash. The methanol market in Fujian remains stable, with prices at major storage areas stabilizing at around 1,480–1,500 yuan per ton, including taxes, for delivery from the tanks. There were limited inquiries during the morning session, and sales performance was average.