This week (August 28–September 3, 2026), China’s methanol output was 1,863,945 tons, an increase of 13,730 tons from the previous week. Plant capacity utilization was 82.50%, up 0.73% week-on-week.
Table 1 Weekly methanol output in China by region and by process (Unit: tons)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast China | 18,410 | 18,410 | 0.00% |
| North China | 110,905 | 113,205 | -2.03% |
| East China | 278,140 | 270,640 | 2.77% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 95,830 | 95,830 | 0.00% |
| Northwest China | 1,210,690 | 1,206,360 | 0.36% |
| Southwest China | 120,570 | 116,370 | 3.61% |
| Total | 1,863,945 | 1,850,215 | 0.74% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coke oven gas | 165,130 | 164,130 | 0.61% |
| Coal-to-methanol (standalone) | 1,379,550 | 1,365,600 | 1.02% |
| Coal-to-methanol (co-production) | 190,435 | 191,095 | -0.35% |
| Natural gas | 122,810 | 122,570 | 0.20% |
| CO2 hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Submerged arc furnace off-gas | 4,200 | 5,000 | -16.00% |
| Total | 1,863,945 | 1,850,215 | 0.74% |
Table 2 Weekly methanol capacity utilization in China by region and by process (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast China | 87.58% | 87.58% | 0.00% |
| North China | 65.38% | 66.73% | -2.02% |
| East China | 85.20% | 82.90% | 2.77% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 83.80% | 83.80% | 0.00% |
| Northwest China | 83.72% | 83.42% | 0.36% |
| Southwest China | 79.22% | 76.46% | 3.61% |
| Total | 82.50% | 81.90% | 0.73% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coke oven gas | 59.56% | 59.20% | 0.61% |
| Coal-to-methanol (standalone) | 91.26% | 90.34% | 1.02% |
| Coal-to-methanol (co-production) | 78.64% | 78.91% | -0.34% |
| Natural gas | 58.02% | 57.90% | 0.21% |
| CO2 hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Submerged arc furnace off-gas | 34.75% | 41.37% | -16.00% |
| Total | 82.50% | 81.90% | 0.73% |
Sample description: Chempricehub's weekly methanol output and capacity utilization data for China are primary statistics covering 180 domestic methanol producers, with a sample coverage rate of 100%. The statistical period runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week, and data are released at 14:30 every Thursday (on working days).
Glossary: Output generally refers to the actual quantity of products produced by a producer in a given period that meet relevant standards (not commodity sales volume, but the weight or volume of products under a given measurement system); that is, actual output. Capacity utilization refers to the degree to which a producer’s capacity is utilized, also known as operating load, and is generally calculated as the ratio of product output or feedstock processing volume to effective capacity.
Statistical scope: The statistical period for weekly output and capacity utilization is from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data are released at 14:30 every Thursday (on working days).
Revisions may apply; the latest weekly data shall prevail.
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