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Methanol price trends across China on March 11 Author/Source: Date: 2019-03-11 Clicks: 4 The methanol market in Shanxi region saw slight declines; the ex-plant prices of major manufacturers were between 2250–2300 yuan per ton, while prices in Jincheng remained stable at around 2250–2300 yuan per ton； The price in Linfen has dropped by 30-40 yuan, reaching 2280-2320 yuan per ton in cash terms ； The mainstream price in the Changzhi area is around 2,400 yuan per ton. Corporate shipments are average, and market transactions are weak. The mainstream price of enterprises in southern Shandong has risen by 40 yuan per ton, reaching 2510 yuan per ton; traders in the Linyi area quote prices ranging from 2480 to 2490 yuan per ton, without including additional costs. Methanol producers in northern Shandong are seeing decent sales, while the average ex-plant price for companies in central and eastern Shandong remains stable at around 2560–2610 yuan per ton ； Suppliers adjust their prices according to market conditions; traders in nearby areas such as Dongying and Zibo are offering prices of 2,500–2,530 yuan per ton, with a relatively modest trading atmosphere. The methanol market in Anhui region remains stable; there were few offers in the market at the start of the week, with a strong atmosphere of caution among participants. Currently, the main selling price for some companies is around 2520–2550 yuan per ton. The methanol market in the southwest remains stable; trading activity is moderate, with a cautious attitude prevailing at the start of the week. Currently, the mainstream local selling price for enterprises in Sichuan and Chongqing is around 2,350–2,450 yuan per ton ； Affected by the surrounding market conditions, some merchants in Sichuan and Chongqing are negotiating prices around 2,480–2,550 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Fujian is experiencing fluctuations and consolidation; suppliers in Xiamen and Quangang are offering prices around 2580–2590 yuan per ton, with a generally moderate market atmosphere. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remains stable for now; at the beginning of the week, there was a strong atmosphere of caution in the market. In Hubei, the prevailing negotiation price ranges from 2650 to 2750 yuan per ton – this represents the ex-plant prices of major manufacturers at the lower end, while Wuhan-based traders offer prices at the higher end ； In the Hunan region, some negotiation prices are around 2,800–2,850 yuan per ton, with most of these quotes coming from traders in Changsha.