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Urea price trends across China on May 15 Author/Source: Date: 2019-05-15 Clicks: 42 In Shanxi, the methanol market showed mixed trends, with the prevailing ex-factory price ranging from 1970 to 2080 yuan per ton. The price of mainstream products in Jincheng has dropped by 20-30 yuan, ranging from 2000-2030 yuan per ton ； The mainstream ex-factory price in Linfen is around 2,020–2,050 yuan per ton, with a focus on the mid-to-low end range ； The price in Yuncheng has dropped by 20 yuan, to 2,030 yuan per ton ； The latest auction price for Lüliang is 1,970 yuan per ton ； Retail prices in the Changzhi area remain stable at 2,100 yuan per ton, with local manufacturers mainly adhering to previous contracts. Enterprise shipment conditions vary; the ex-plant price of methanol in central and eastern Shandong remains stable at around 2180–2300 yuan per ton ； Traders are optimistic; some traders in nearby areas such as Dongying and Zibo are offering prices of 2120–2170 yuan per ton, while those dealing in lower-quality products are reluctant to sell. Exports vary among enterprises; the mainstream retail price of methanol producers in southern Shandong has increased by 20 yuan, reaching around 2210–2220 yuan per ton ； Producers adjust their prices according to market conditions; traders in the Linyi area quote prices around 2200–2210 yuan per ton without invoices. The methanol market in Anhui region is stable, with insufficient demand from buyers; some companies are selling their product at around 2270–2280 yuan per ton on an acceptance basis. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remains stable; in Hubei, the prevailing negotiation price is 2,350–2,400 yuan per ton, which represents the ex-factory prices of major manufacturers at the lower end, while some traders in Wuhan offer prices for the higher-end products ； In the Hunan region, some negotiation prices range around 2,500–2,550 yuan per ton, with most of these quotes coming from traders in Changsha. The methanol market in Henan region is declining, with some transactions in northern Henan at around 2100–2130 yuan per ton. It is also reported that traders in Luoyang are quoting prices around 2100–2120 yuan per ton.