Summary Post on the Methanol Market Conditions and Prices in August 2016

Analysis and forecast of domestic methanol price trends on August 1: http://www.chemcp.com, August 1, 2016. China Chemical Products Network. The domestic methanol market shows mixed trends; the supply in the northwest region is relatively tight, while downstream areas along the Bohai Sea purchase methanol based on their needs. The trend of methanol futures is uncertain, import volumes have decreased, and the domestic methanol market experiences only slight fluctuations in some areas. Northwest region: Prices at some methanol manufacturers have risen slightly, inventory levels are low, and sales are performing well. Bohai Rim region: Delivery is currently possible, with the market remaining generally stable. Port area: Shipping pressure increases due to high inventory levels, resulting in weak and volatile trends. Outlook: The methanol market is expected to experience mainly narrow-range fluctuations, with localized price increases and decreases varying by region.

Methanol prices as of August 1, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com. China Chemical Products Network – Company/Region Name, Type, Price, Remarks: Shandong Lianmeng industrial-grade methanol, price 1690, cash payment; Shanxi Coking industrial-grade methanol, price 1530; Shandong Yankuang Group industrial-grade methanol, price 1710, regular shipments; Shanxi Datuhé Coking industrial-grade methanol, price 1530; Shanxi Jiantao Lubaohao industrial-grade methanol, price 1750; Hunan Yihua industrial-grade methanol, price 0, stable supply; Shandong Xinneng Phoenix industrial-grade methanol, price 1760, regular shipments; Hubei Sanning industrial-grade methanol, price 1780, some products for internal use; Yunnan Yunwei methanol, price -1900, average shipment volume; Shandong Binzhou Xintianyang methanol, price 1830; Shandong Tengzhou Shenglong industrial-grade methanol, price 1710, factory price; Sichuan Dazhou Iron and Steel industrial-grade methanol, price 0; Dalian Dahuahua methanol, price 1820, sold only locally; Jiangsu Hengsheng industrial-grade methanol, price 1760; Heilongjiang Jianlong Iron and Steel industrial-grade methanol, price 1760, factory price; Hebei Dingzhou Tianlu New Energy industrial-grade methanol, price 1740; Hebei Tangshan Zhongrun industrial-grade methanol, price 1680, widely accepted in the surrounding area; Shandong Linyi Lan Yue Chemical industrial-grade methanol, price 1750, external sales price; Shandong Linyi Hengchang industrial-grade methanol, price 1760, regular shipments; Jiangsu Yizhou Coal Coking industrial-grade methanol, price 1750; Sichuan Chuanwei industrial-grade methanol, price 2000; Chongqing Wansheng methanol, price 1730, not available for export at present; Heilongjiang Qitaihe Jiwei industrial-grade methanol, price 1850; Cangzhou China Railway Coking industrial-grade methanol, price 1670, factory price; Shandong Mingshui Dahuahua industrial-grade methanol, price 1720, cash payment; Daqing Oilfield industrial-grade methanol, price 2300, factory price; Heilongjiang China Coal Longhua industrial-grade methanol, price 1770; Hebei Zhengyuan Chemical industrial-grade methanol, price 1820, acceptance-based price; Shanxi Jinfeng industrial-grade methanol, price 1620, high-purity product, acceptance-based factory price; Heilongjiang Baotailong Coal Methanol, price 2250; Henan Xinlianxin industrial-grade methanol, price 1800; Shanxi Jiantao Wanxinda industrial-grade methanol, price 1650; Shanxi Yangmei Fengxi industrial-grade methanol, price 1770, satisfactory shipments; Heilongjiang Yidaxin industrial-grade methanol, price 1800; Henan Hebi Coal and Electricity Methanol, price 1800; Anhui Linhuan Coking industrial-grade methanol, price 1830, acceptance-based factory price; Anhui Haoyuan industrial-grade methanol, price 1850, acceptance-based factory price; Anhui Linquan industrial-grade methanol, price 1840, acceptance-based price; Hebei Shijiazhuang Jinshi industrial-grade methanol, price 1730; Shaanxi Xianyang Chemical methanol, price 1550, factory price. Keywords: Methanol, Price Database

Analysis of methanol price trends as of August 1, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com. As of August 1, 2016, according to China Chemical Products Network, the retail prices for enterprises in southern Shandong have increased by 40–50 yuan per ton, reaching 1740–1760 yuan per ton. Traders offer a price of around 1740 yuan per ton for deliveries to Linyi without invoices. The dynamic arbitrage window has closed, so the impact of supplies from outside the province is limited; coupled with rising futures prices, local companies remain confident, and inventory levels are low. In the Hubei region, the prevailing negotiation price ranges from 1,780 to 1,900 yuan per ton; the factory prices are offered by major manufacturers at the lower end, while traders in Wuhan provide prices for the higher-end products. The prevailing negotiation price in Hunan is between 1,950 and 2,000 yuan per ton; manufacturers have suspended providing quotes, with most quotes coming from traders in Changsha. The methanol market in the dynamic Two Lakes region remains stable for now. The export price for enterprises in Shijiazhuang and its surrounding areas in Hebei Province is around 1,650–1,710 yuan per ton, while the price for trade shipments is 1,650–1,700 yuan per ton. In the dynamic Wen’an area, the quote without a contract is around 1,580–1,620 yuan per ton, while the standard selling price in Tangshan is 1,650 yuan per ton; market activity is moderate. Currently, the prevailing quotes from enterprises in northern Jiangsu are in the range of 1,750–1,760 yuan per ton. The methanol market remains relatively stable, with major producers maintaining steady operations. Shipments are primarily directed toward contract customers; recently, overall shipment volumes from manufacturers have been average. The methanol market in Henan remains stable, with local methanol producers selling their product at around 1,650–1,700 yuan per ton. The mainstream quotes from traders in Luoyang are around 1,640–1,670 yuan per ton. The prevailing selling prices for methanol produced from coal or coke oven gas by enterprises in Heilongjiang are around 1,550–1,650 yuan per ton. The products are mainly sold locally and in Jilin Province. The quotes provided by the main traders in Liaoning are around 1,750–1,800 yuan per ton; demand in the market is weak, resulting in sluggish sales. The methanol market in the dynamic Northeast region remains relatively stable for now. The major companies in the northwest regions of Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia do not yet have any updated quotes; new prices for methanol are expected to be announced this afternoon or throughout tomorrow. It is estimated that last week, some companies were able to make shipments, which helped reduce inventory levels. This week, the methanol market in the Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia regions is likely to remain stable, although there is a possibility of slight upward movements in certain areas as a trial. The ex-plant prices of major methanol producers in the southern and southeastern parts of Shanxi Province range from 1,510 to 1,630 yuan per ton. The plant in Jincheng is operating stably, with quoted prices at 1,620 yuan per ton. The spot price for shipments in Linfen is around 1,510–1,560 yuan per ton, while in Changzhi it is mainly between 1,580–1,630 yuan per ton; market activity remains satisfactory for now. In the Yunnan-Guizhou region, the prevailing market price for methanol is around 1,850–1,900 yuan per ton, while the actual ex-factory price offered by local manufacturers is around 1,720–1,750 yuan per ton. Activity in the local market is limited; the market remains calm with prices staying stable at low levels. In Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia, the price of methanol as reported by local associations is 20 yuan/ton higher on the northern route compared to the beginning of last week, reaching 1450–1470 yuan/ton; on the southern route, it is also 20 yuan/ton higher, at 1470 yuan/ton. Enterprise inventories are currently at low levels, and the actual transaction prices for individual companies will need to be monitored further. The latest prices for methanol among these companies are expected to be announced from this afternoon until tomorrow. The quoted price/negotiation range for methanol at the Taicang Port in Jiangsu is 1,860–1,870 yuan per ton. In Nantong, the prevailing transaction/pricing level is 1,870–1,900 yuan per ton; in Jiangyin and Changzhou, it ranges from 1,890–1,910 yuan per ton. The prevailing price of methanol at Ningbo Port is between 1,920 and 1,930 yuan per ton, with moderate market activity. Dynamic futures prices are rising, while ports in East China show slight fluctuations; in the morning, some transactions in Taicang were at around 1850–1860 yuan per ton. The prevailing price of methanol at ports in Guangdong, South China, is between 1,900 and 1,920 yuan per ton. The methanol market is seeing slight fluctuations; some transactions this morning took place at around 1,890–1,910 yuan per ton, and market activity remains fairly steady for now. In the Anhui region, the prevailing negotiation prices have increased by 10 yuan per ton; the acceptance price is around 1830–1860 yuan per ton. The methanol market is seeing slight increases in some areas. Major companies are operating normally and are fulfilling their contracts, while traders are selling at moderate levels.

Methanol quotes as of August 2, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com August 2, 2016. China Chemical Products Network. Enterprise/Region, Name, Type, Price, Remarks. Shandong Alliance: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,690; current quoted price. Shanxi Coking: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,530; quoted price. Shandong Yankuang Group: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,710; shipments proceeding normally. Shanxi Datuhe Coking: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,530; quoted price. Shanxi Jiantao Lubao: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,750; quoted price. Hunan Yihua: Industrial-grade methanol, 0; stable quoted price. Shandong Xineng Fenghuang: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,760; shipments stable. Hubei Sanning: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,780; some products are for internal use. Yunnan Yunwei: Methanol, -1,900; shipments average. Shandong Binzhou Xintianyang: Methanol, -1,830; quoted price. Shandong Tengzhou Shenglong: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,710; ex-factory quoted price. Sichuan Dazhou Iron & Steel: Industrial-grade methanol, 0; quoted price. Dalian Dahua: Methanol, -1,820; sold only locally. Jiangsu Hengsheng: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,760; quoted price. Heilongjiang Jianlong Steel: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,760; ex-factory quoted price. Hebei Dingzhou Tianlu New Energy: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,740; quoted price. Hebei Tangshan Zhongrun: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,680; this is the prevailing price in the surrounding area. Shandong Linyi Lan Yue Chemical: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,750; quoted price for external sales. Shandong Linyi Hengchang: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,760; shipments normal. Jiangsu Yizhou Coal Coking: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,750; quoted price. Sichuan Chuanwei: Industrial-grade methanol, 2,000; quoted price. Chongqing Wansheng: Methanol, -1,730; not currently available for external sale. Heilongjiang Qitaihe Jiwei: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,850; quoted price. Cangzhou China Railway Coking: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,670; ex-factory quoted price. Shandong Mingshui Dahua: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,720; quoted price in cash. Daqing Oilfield: Industrial-grade methanol, 2,300; ex-factory price. Heilongjiang China National Coal Longhua: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,770; quoted price. Hebei Zhengyuan Chemical: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,820; quoted price on acceptance basis. Shanxi Jinfeng: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,620; ex-factory quoted price for refined methanol on acceptance basis. Heilongjiang Baotailong Coal: Industrial-grade methanol, 2,250; quoted price. Henan Xinlienxin: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,800; quoted price. Shanxi Jiantao Wanxinda: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,650; quoted price. Shanxi Yangquan Fengxi: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,770; shipments fairly good. Heilongjiang Yidaxin: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,800; quoted price. Henan Hebi Coal & Electricity: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,800; quoted price. Anhui Linhuan Coking: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,830; ex-factory quoted price on acceptance basis. Anhui Haoyuan: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,850; ex-factory quoted price on acceptance basis. Anhui Linquan: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,840; quoted price on acceptance basis. Hebei Shijiazhuang Jinshi: Industrial-grade methanol, 1,730; quoted price. Shaanxi Xianyang Chemical: Methanol, -1,550; ex-factory quoted price. Keywords: Methanol, Price Database

Analysis of methanol price trends on August 2, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com. As of August 2, 2016, according to China Chemical Products Network, the retail prices for enterprises in southern Shandong have increased by 20 yuan per ton, reaching 1760–1780 yuan per ton. Traders offer a price of around 1750 yuan per ton for deliveries to Linyi area without invoices. Dynamic enterprise shipments are available for now. In the central and eastern parts of Shandong, the mainstream ex-factory prices have increased by 40 yuan per ton, reaching 1690–1720 yuan per ton. Traders in Zibo and its surrounding areas are offering prices around 1720 yuan per ton; the actual transaction levels remain to be determined. Dynamic prices in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia are on the rise, coupled with the fact that local methanol manufacturers can sell their products for now. The price of methanol at Taicang port in Jiangsu, subject to negotiation, is 1880–1885 yuan per ton. The mainstream transaction/offer prices in Nantong are 1,880–1,910 yuan per ton, while in Jiangyin and Changzhou they are 1,900–1,920 yuan per ton. The prevailing price of methanol at Ningbo Port is 1,940 yuan per ton, with moderate market activity. Dynamic futures prices are rising, and ports in East China are seeing price increases; in the morning, some transactions in Taicang were at around 1865–1875 yuan per ton. The export price for enterprises in Shijiazhuang and its surrounding areas in Hebei Province is around 1,650–1,710 yuan per ton, while the price for trade shipments is 1,650–1,700 yuan per ton. In the dynamic Wen’an area, spot prices without invoices are around 1,610–1,620 yuan per ton, while the mainstream selling price in Tangshan is 1,650 yuan per ton; market activity is moderate. In the Hubei region, the prevailing negotiation price ranges from 1,780 to 1,900 yuan per ton; the factory prices are offered by major manufacturers at the lower end, while traders in Wuhan provide prices for the higher-end products. The prevailing negotiation price in Hunan is between 1,950 and 2,000 yuan per ton; manufacturers have suspended providing quotes, with most quotes coming from traders in Changsha. The methanol market in the dynamic Two Lakes region remains stable for now. In the Anhui region, the prevailing negotiation prices are higher by 10 yuan per ton; the acceptance price ranges around 1830–1870 yuan per ton. The dynamic methanol market shows slight increases, with major companies operating normally and adhering to their contracts, while shipments by industry players remain at normal levels. The methanol market in the southwest region remains stable for now; the main selling price for manufacturers in Sichuan and Chongqing is around 1,650–1,750 yuan per ton, with most manufacturers adhering to their contract terms. In the Sichuan-Chongqing region, major suppliers charge around 1,710–1,730 yuan per ton including taxes for purchasing the product, and market transactions are generally slow. The spot ex-plant prices of major enterprises in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia range from 1,450 to 1,580 yuan per ton, with lower-end prices paid in cash and higher-end prices settled by acceptance. The ex-factory price of dynamic enterprises in northern Shaanxi is 1,470–1,480 yuan per ton, while the ex-factory price for major enterprises in central Shaanxi is 1,520–1,550 yuan per ton in cash terms, and 1,580 yuan per ton on credit ； The ex-factory price for enterprises in the northern part of Inner Mongolia is 1,450–1,470 yuan per ton, while that for enterprises in the southern part of Inner Mongolia is around 1,480 yuan per ton. The prevailing selling prices for methanol produced from coal or coke oven gas by enterprises in Heilongjiang are around 1,550–1,650 yuan per ton. The products are mainly sold locally and in Jilin Province. The quotes provided by the main traders in Liaoning are around 1,750–1,800 yuan per ton; demand in the market is weak, resulting in sluggish sales. The methanol market in the dynamic Northeast region remains relatively stable for now.

Analysis and forecast of domestic methanol price trends on August 3 http://www.chemcp.com August 3, 2016, China Chemical Products Network: The domestic spot market is on the rise. The new price in the northwest has risen by 30 yuan per ton; the current mainstream price ranges from 1450 to 1600 yuan per ton ； In the Huaihai region, the price in southern Shandong increased by 20 yuan per ton, reaching 1760–1780 yuan per ton ； In parts of northern Shandong in the Bohai Rim region, the price increased by 30 yuan/ton, reaching 1690–1720 yuan/ton ； Futures prices are rising, and port prices are increasing as well; prices in East China have risen by 20 yuan per ton, ranging from 1870 to 1940 yuan per ton. Trading in South China is suspended due to typhoons, while prices in other regions remain stable for now. New prices have risen in the northwest, with low inventory available for sale ； Shipments in the Bohai Rim region are currently feasible; the market remains stable overall with slight increases in some areas ； Sales are good in the Huaihai region, while prices have risen in southern Shandong and northern Jiangsu ； Sales in Central China are strong, with slight price increases in some areas ； The port areas saw upward moves driven by futures; Jiangsu and Zhejiang in East China rose, while the South China region was closed today due to the impact of typhoons. At the beginning of the week, there was not much goods available for sale in the mainland market. Demand in the main sales areas remained satisfactory, and the market as a whole showed an upward trend. Ports saw slight price increases driven by futures, but inventory levels remained high. Recently, downstream areas have carried out periodic restocking, and due to limited supply, the market may enter an upward trend in the short term, with the main focus being on rebalancing goods across different regions. Under the influence of multiple factors, the domestic methanol market is likely to remain relatively stable in the near term, with slight price increases in some areas.

Methanol prices as of August 3, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com. As of August 3, 2016, according to China Chemical Products Network:

| Company/Region | Product Type | Price | Remarks |
|-----------------|--------------|-------|---------|
| Heilongjiang Jianlong Steel | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,760 | Factory price |
| Jiangsu Hengsheng | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,820 | Price listed |
| Guizhou Jinchili Chemical | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,900 | Price listed |
| Sichuan Dazhou Steel | Industrial-grade methanol | 0 | No export available |
| Chongqing Wansheng | Methanol | -0 | Not for export at present |
| Dalian Daha | Methanol | -1,820 | For local sales only |
| Yunnan Yunwei | Methanol | 1,900 | Normal shipments |
| Henan Hebi Coal & Electricity | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,800 | Price listed |
| Shanxi Coking | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,530 | Price listed |
| Anhui Haoyuan | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,870 | Delivered upon acceptance |
| Hebei Shijiazhuang Jinshi | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,730 | Price listed |
| Hubei Sanning | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,780 | Some products for internal use |
| Hunan Yihua | Industrial-grade methanol | 0 | Stable price |
| Shandong Binzhou Xintianyang | Methanol | -1,830 | Price listed |
| Cangzhou China Railway Coking | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,670 | Factory price |
| Shandong Xinneng Phoenix | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,830 | Stable shipments |
| Anhui Linhuan Coking | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,830 | Delivered upon acceptance |
| Anhui Linquan | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,870 | Price upon acceptance |
| Daqing Oilfield | Industrial-grade methanol | 2,300 | Factory price |
| Heilongjiang China Coal Longhua | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,770 | Price listed |
| Shandong Lianmeng | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,690 | Cash price |
| Shandong Mingshui Daha | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,750 | Cash price |
| Hebei Dingzhou Tianlu New Energy | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,760 | Price listed |
| Henan Xinlianxin | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,800 | Price listed |
| Shanxi Jiantao Wanxinda | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,650 | Price listed |
| Shanxi Datuhe Coking | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,550 | Price listed |
| Hebei Zhengyuan Chemical | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,820 | Price upon acceptance |
| Shandong Yankuang Group | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,760 | Normal shipments |
| Shandong Linyi Hengchang | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,820 | Normal shipments |
| Shandong Linyi Lan Yue Chemical | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,810 | Price for external sales |
| Sichuan Chuanwei | Industrial-grade methanol | 2,000 | Price listed |
| Jiangsu Yizhou Coal Coking | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,810 | Price listed |
| Heilongjiang Baotailong Coal Methanol | Industrial-grade methanol | 2,250 | Price listed |
| Hebei Tangshan Zhongrun | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,680 | Accepted by local suppliers |
| Tangshan Guyu Coal Coking | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,680 | Cash price |
| Shaanxi Changqing Energy | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,600 | Factory price |
| Shaanxi Shenmu Chemical | Industrial-grade methanol | 0 | Price listed |
| Hebei Tangshan Wanfengxing Chemical | Methanol | -1,880 | Price for external sales |
| Shanxi Yangmei Fengxi | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,750 | Fair shipments |
| Shandong Tengzhou Shenglong | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,780 | Factory price |
| Heilongjiang Qitaihe Jiwei | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,850 | Price listed |
| Heilongjiang Yidaxin | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,800 | Price listed |
| Shanxi Jinfeng | Industrial-grade methanol | 1,620 | High-purity methanol, delivered upon acceptance |

Keywords: Methanol, Price database

Analysis of methanol price trends on August 3, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com. As of August 3, 2016, according to China Chemical Products Network, the prevailing retail prices for enterprises in southern Shandong remain stable at 1,760–1,780 yuan per ton. Traders offer a price of around 1,750 yuan per ton for deliveries to Linyi without invoices. Shipments from dynamic enterprises remain stable for now. The mainstream ex-factory prices in central and eastern Shandong have risen by 10–30 yuan per ton, reaching 1720–1730 yuan per ton; traders in Zibo and its surrounding areas are trading at around 1720 yuan per ton. Dynamic Enterprises’ shipments are fairly good. Local methanol producers in Xinjiang region quote 1,050 yuan per ton; the actual price is slightly lower. Contracts are the main basis for transactions, and the equipment of the major companies is operating normally ； Prices in the region are relatively high; the manufacturer’s ex-factory price is 1,330–1,350 yuan per ton. The delivery cost in the area around Urumqi is 1,350–1,400 yuan per ton, while in some areas of southern Xinjiang the price is 1,550 yuan per ton. The actual price can be negotiated. In the Qinghai region, the only major methanol production facility in operation is the Golmud refinery with a capacity of 120,000 tons per year; the Zhonghao facility with a capacity of 600,000 tons per year is under maintenance, and the Guilu facility with a capacity of 800,000 tons per year is also under maintenance. There is little trading activity in the market, and current informal negotiations suggest prices around 1,250–1,400 yuan per ton. The price of methanol at Taicang port in Jiangsu is 1865–1875 yuan per ton, subject to negotiation. The mainstream transaction/offer prices in Nantong are 1,880–1,910 yuan per ton, while in Jiangyin and Changzhou they are 1,900–1,920 yuan per ton. The prevailing price of methanol at Ningbo Port is 1,940 yuan per ton, with moderate market activity. Dynamic futures prices declined, with partial drops observed at ports in East China; in the morning, some transactions in Taicang were priced at around 1865–1870 yuan per ton. The ex-factory prices of major enterprises in Fujian range from 2,100 to 2,150 yuan per ton. The dynamic methanol market remains stable, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation; prices at ports are between 1,910 and 1,930 yuan per ton. In the Hubei region, the prevailing negotiation price ranges from 1,780 to 1,900 yuan per ton; the factory prices are offered by major manufacturers at the lower end, while traders in Wuhan provide prices for the higher-end products. The prevailing negotiation price in Hunan is between 1,950 and 2,000 yuan per ton; manufacturers have suspended providing quotes, with most quotes coming from traders in Changsha. The methanol market in the dynamic Two Lakes region remains stable for now. The methanol market in Henan remains stable, with local methanol producers selling their product at around 1,640–1,670 yuan per ton. The mainstream quotes from traders in Luoyang are around 1,680–1,720 yuan per ton, with low inventory levels in the market. In the Anhui region, the prevailing negotiation price is around 1,860–1,870 yuan per ton. The dynamic methanol market is showing slight upward trends; major companies are operating normally, adhering to their contracts, and sales by industry players are satisfactory. The prevailing selling prices for methanol produced from coal or coke oven gas by enterprises in Heilongjiang are around 1,550–1,650 yuan per ton. The products are mainly sold locally and in Jilin Province. The quotes provided by the main traders in Liaoning are around 1,750–1,800 yuan per ton; demand in the market is weak, resulting in sluggish sales. The methanol market in the dynamic Northeast region remains relatively stable for now. The spot ex-plant prices for enterprises in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia range from 1,480 to 1,600 yuan per ton; the lower-end prices are payable in cash, while the higher-end prices are payable by acceptance. The ex-factory price of dynamic enterprises in northern Shaanxi is 1,480–1,530 yuan per ton, while the ex-factory price for major enterprises in central Shaanxi is 1,530–1,570 yuan per ton in cash terms, and 1,600 yuan per ton on credit ； The ex-factory price for enterprises in the northern part of Inner Mongolia is 1,480–1,500 yuan per ton, while that for enterprises in the southern part of Inner Mongolia is 1,480 yuan per ton. Companies can still ship products, but most are available in limited quantities.

Analysis and forecast of the domestic methanol price trend on August 4: http://www.chemcp.com. August 4, 2016. China Chemical Products Network. The domestic methanol market saw a slight uptick in some regions. Northwest-based manufacturers have limited quantities available for sale; trading and downstream purchases remain at a moderate level. In the Bohai Rim region, downstream demand is average, with buyers primarily purchasing based on their needs. Currently, inventory levels at ports remain high, and market transactions are relatively sluggish. Northwest region: New order signings are strong; some companies have sales restrictions, and prices continue to rise in certain areas. Bohai Rim region: Shipments remain acceptable, with slight increases in some areas. In the Huaihai region, shipments are average and currently stable. In Central China, shipments are also average and temporarily stable. Port area: Futures declined, with ports showing limited consolidation. Forecast: The domestic methanol market is expected to remain in a state of narrow-range consolidation in the near term.

Methanol prices as of August 4, 2016: http://www.chemcp.com. As of August 4, 2016, according to China Chemical Products Network: Company/Region Name, Product Type, Price, Remarks. Jiangsu Yizhou Coal Coking – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1810; Jiangsu Hengsheng – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1820; Shandong Linyi Hengchang – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1820, regular shipments; Shandong Linyi Lan Yue Chemical – Industrial-grade methanol, quoted price: 1810; Shandong Binzhou Xintianyang – Methanol, price: 1830; Dalian Dahuahua – Methanol, price: 1820, for local sales only; Shandong Xinneng Phoenix – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1830, stable shipments; Shanxi Coking – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1530; Hebei Shijiazhuang Jinshi – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1730; Hubei Sanning – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1780, some products for internal use; Hunan Yihua – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 0, stable supply; Anhui Haoyuan – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1870, delivered upon acceptance; Anhui Linhuan Coking – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1860, delivered upon acceptance; Anhui Linquan – Industrial-grade methanol, quoted price: 1870; Shanxi Jiantao Wansinda – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1650; Cangzhou China Railway Coking – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1680, delivery price; Shanxi Jinfeng – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1620, high-purity version delivered upon acceptance; Shanxi Yangmei Fengxi – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1750, satisfactory shipments; Daqing Oilfield – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 2300, delivery price; Shandong Mingshui Dahuahua – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1760, cash payment required; Heilongjiang Zhongmei Longhua – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1770; Shanxi Datuhe Coking – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1550; Hebei Zhengyuan Chemical – Industrial-grade methanol, quoted price: 1820, delivered upon acceptance; Henan Xinlianxin – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1800; Shandong Lianmeng – Industrial-grade methanol, cash payment required, price: 1720; Hebei Dingzhou Tianlu New Energy – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1760; Heilongjiang Baotailong Coal Methanol – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 2250; Sichuan Chuanwei – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 2000; Sichuan Dazhou Iron and Steel – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 0; Heilongjiang Qitaihe Jiwei – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1850; Heilongjiang Yidaxin – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1800; Heilongjiang Jianlong Iron and Steel – Industrial-grade methanol, delivery price: 1760; Shandong Yankuang Group – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1760, regular shipments; Shandong Tengzhou Shenglong – Industrial-grade methanol, delivery price: 1780; Guizhou Jinchai Chemical – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1900; Chongqing Wansheng – Methanol, price: 0, not for external sale at present; Yunnan Yunwei – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1900, average shipments; Henan Hebi Coal and Electricity – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1800; Hebei Tangshan Zhunrun – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1680, widely accepted in the surrounding area; Tangshan Guyu Coal Coking – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 1680, cash payment required; Shaanxi Changqing Energy – Industrial-grade methanol, delivery price: 1600; Shaanxi Shenmu Chemical – Industrial-grade methanol, price: 0; Hebei Tangshan Wanfengxing Chemical – Industrial-grade methanol, quoted price: 1880. Keywords: Methanol, Price Database