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Methanol price trends across China on September 15 Author/Source: Business Society Date: 2020-09-15 Clicks: 47 The prevailing transaction price in Linfen, Shanxi, has risen by 10 yuan per ton, reaching 1580–1590 yuan per ton for cash delivery； The online price in the Changzhi area is 1,620–1,650 yuan per ton, with cash payment required for delivery ； The price of mainstream products in the Jincheng area has risen by 20 yuan per ton, reaching 1,620 yuan per ton for cash delivery ； In the Lüliang area, the auction price has reached 1,570 yuan per ton, with cash payment required for delivery ； In the Yuncheng area, the reference market price remains stable at 1,600–1,650 yuan per ton, with delivery in cash ； The prevailing ex-plant price in the Datong area is 1,530 yuan per ton, payable in cash at delivery. Enterprise bidding results are satisfactory; currently, inventory levels in this area are low, with downstream users and traders making purchases based on their needs. Quotations in Henan’s methanol market have risen. The futures market continues to rise, with gains seen in related markets as well. Driven by these positive trends, enterprises in Henan have raised their quotes; the actual ex-plant price is around 1680–1700 yuan per ton in cash terms. In the Luoyang market, the quoted prices are around 1720–1740 yuan per ton. The latest price of methanol in the Qinghai region has risen by 30 yuan per ton, reaching 1,450 yuan per ton in cash upon delivery; actual prices can be negotiated, and the trading atmosphere is favorable. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remains stable for now; there are many buyers on the sidelines, resulting in light trading activity in the market. Hubei enterprises offer stable prices, with a reference Out of factory price of 1880–1900 yuan per ton ； The reference price for the Hunan market is 2,000–2,100 yuan per ton. Negotiated prices for methanol in the Fujian region are on the rise; in the main storage areas, the prices have increased by 80–90 yuan per ton, reaching around 2010–2020 yuan per ton including taxes at the time of delivery. Cargo rights are relatively concentrated, spot prices are rising in line with market trends, but inquiries are modest and transactions remain limited.