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Methanol price trends across China on March 5. Author/Source: Business Society. Date: 2021-03-05. Clicks: 24. There are no new prices in the methanol market in Qinghai; due to gas supply restrictions during winter, the main gas-based production facilities in this region are currently shut down for maintenance, with production expected to resume in late March 2021. The prevailing transaction price in Linfen, Shanxi region, has stabilized at 1930–1970 yuan per ton, as per the price offered by manufacturers upon delivery ； The offline price in the Changzhi area is 2,100 yuan per ton, with payment made via bank transfer from the factory ； The prevailing transaction price in the Jincheng area remains stable at 2,080 yuan per ton, with payment made upon delivery at the factory ； There are no auctions available in the Lüliang area for now ； The prevailing transaction price in Yuncheng area has stabilized at 2,000 yuan per ton, payable upon factory delivery. The methanol market in Henan is operating with slight fluctuations. The bidding sales prices for the key enterprises in Henan range from 2130–2140 yuan per ton ex-factory. Quotations from other enterprises remain stable, with a reference price of 2150–2160 yuan per ton ex-factory ； Quotations in the Luoyang market have been reduced by 20 yuan per ton, to 2130–2140 yuan per ton in cash upon delivery, with trading remaining stagnant. In the Anhui region, the market price of methanol has dropped by 20 yuan per ton, reaching 2280–2300 yuan per ton at the factory gate under an acceptance agreement. A few manufacturing companies are the ones driving sales, while downstream users mainly place orders due to their essential needs. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region is operating steadily. Hubei-based companies offer stable prices; the actual ex-plant price is around 2310–2350 yuan per ton, with payment made by bank transfer ； Quotations in the Hunan market remain stable, at around 2460–2500 yuan per ton, ex-works and in cash; small orders can also be placed. The methanol market in Fujian remains stable overall; the prevailing selling price among key suppliers in Quangang area is 2530–2540 yuan per ton, including taxes, at the time of delivery ； There are no active offers in the Xiamen area at the moment. Demand in the spot market is moderate, with limited transactions.