February 10th News — On February 9th, methanol prices in the international market closed higher: CFR Southeast Asia methanol market closed at $322.5–323.5 per ton. FOB US Gulf methanol market closed at 106.5–107.5 cents per gallon; FOB Rotterdam methanol market in Europe closed at €297.5–298.5 per ton, up €1 per ton. Chempricehub analyzed methanol with a long-short score of +1.5. The international methanol market rose across the board, with CFR Southeast Asia, FOB US Gulf, and FOB Rotterdam prices all recording gains. The European market rose by €1 per ton, indicating tightening supply and demand in the international market, which may drive up domestic spot prices. Combined with futures market data, the main methanol futures contract (such as the 2605 contract) closed at 2,231 yuan per ton, with a settlement price of 2,241 yuan per ton, up by +11.00 yuan per ton. Trading volume was 849,691 lots, open interest was 831,646 lots, and open interest increased by 5,357 lots, showing a slight price increase and rising open interest, reflecting positive bullish sentiment and providing support for futures prices. The score is +1.5 (relatively strong positive), as the rise in the international market boosts expectations, though the increase is relatively moderate and does not reach a major positive level.