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Methanol price trends across China on July 10 Author/Source: Date: 2019-07-10 Clicks: 1 The methanol market in the Northeast remains stable; the prevailing selling prices for methanol produced from coal and coke oven gas in Qitaihe, Heilongjiang, are around 1,950–2000 yuan per ton, with sales primarily directed at the local area and Jilin； The quotes from major traders for goods delivered to Liaoning are around 2,050 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Hebei region is operating in a sluggish manner; the standard selling price for enterprises in Shijiazhuang and its surrounding areas remains stable at 1,950–2,000 yuan per ton. Slightly lower prices are available in the market, and downstream users purchase goods according to their needs ； The delivery price in the Wen’an area is 1,960–1,970 yuan per ton ； The reference price in the Tangshan area remains stable at 2,060 yuan per ton. The methanol market in Henan is operating weakly, with some companies negotiating prices around 1,950–2,050 yuan per ton. It is also understood that traders in Luoyang are quoting around 1,980–2,000 yuan per ton. Sales performance of methanol manufacturers in northern Shandong is average; the prevailing ex-plant prices in central and eastern Shandong range around 2,010–2,140 yuan per ton, with varying attitudes among industry players ； A few traders in nearby areas such as Dongying and Zibo have offered prices of 2,030–2,060 yuan per ton, reflecting steady demand. Sales performance of methanol producers in southern Shandong varies; the retail prices of companies in southern Shandong have dropped by 10 yuan, to around 2070–2090 yuan per ton ； Traders are quoting around 2,060–2,070 yuan per ton for shipments to the Linyi area without invoices, while the price for shipments with logistics support is 2,040 yuan per ton. The overall market atmosphere is mediocre, with suppliers adopting a cautious attitude. The methanol market in Anhui region is showing weak consolidation, with low enthusiasm among downstream buyers; some companies are selling their product at around 2200–2230 yuan per ton on an acceptance basis. The methanol market in the southwest region is showing weak fluctuations; currently, the main selling price for some enterprises in Sichuan and Chongqing is around 1,980–2,100 yuan per ton ； Affected by the surrounding market conditions, some traders in Sichuan and Chongqing are discussing prices around 2,030–2,100 yuan per ton (for low-end products without certificates). The spot market for methanol in Fujian is operating in a weak condition; the spot prices in the main storage areas of Quangang are around 2,320 yuan per ton, while those in Xiamen are around 2,340 yuan per ton. Trading activity is low.