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Methanol price trends across China on September 14. Author/Source: Business Society. Date: 2021-09-14. Clicks: 56. The methanol price in Panjin, Liaoning remains stable at 2,630 yuan per ton ex-factory, while in Shenyang it stays between 2,640 and 2,650 yuan per ton ex-factory; businesses are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. The prevailing price of methanol in the Qinghai region is 2,610 yuan per ton upon factory delivery; the actual transaction price can be negotiated. The market trading atmosphere is positive. The prevailing transaction price in Linfen, Shanxi region, has risen by 140–150 yuan per ton, reaching 2780–2830 yuan per ton for cash payment at the factory ； The online price in the Changzhi area is 2,910–2,940 yuan per ton, with payment made upon delivery at the factory ； The prevailing transaction price in the Jincheng area rose by 110 yuan/ton to 2,830 yuan/ton for cash pickup at the factory. The methanol market in Henan region declined slightly, with decent trading activity in the market. The bidding prices for key enterprises in Henan have seen a slight decline; the reference price is 2860–2885 yuan per ton, with payment made upon delivery at the factory ； In the Luoyang market, negotiation focus has shifted slightly to 2,820–2,880 yuan per ton on a cash basis at the time of delivery. Quotations for methanol in the Two Lakes region have risen, while trading remains stagnant. The leading enterprises in Hubei have stopped selling and are only processing existing orders; the price is around 2,960 yuan per ton, with payment to be made upon delivery at the factory ； Other companies have raised their quotes; the actual ex-factory price is around 3,000–3,010 yuan per ton, with payment to be made upon delivery ； For negotiations in the Hunan market, a reference price of 3130–3150 yuan per ton is applicable, ex-works and in cash. The transaction range for methanol in the Anhui region is around 2,920–2,930 yuan per ton, ex-factory and on credit terms. Prices at ports in East China remain stable, prompting factories in Anhui to raise their prices accordingly. With high inventory levels among major manufacturers, the rate of increase in market prices is slowing down. For the methanol market in Quanzhou, Fujian, reference price for imported spot goods is around 2,940 yuan per ton, including taxes and ex-plant price ； There are few current market quotes in the Xiamen area; as a reference, the price is around 2,960 yuan per ton, including taxes and excluding delivery costs. Shipments are sluggish; market inquiries are mediocre, with limited transactions.