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Weekly Data Statistics of Inventory and Order Backlog of China Methanol Sample Production Enterprises (20260902)

Published on 2026-09-08

As of 11:30 on September 2, 2026, inventory held by methanol sample production enterprises in China stood at 298,100 tons, down 13,900 tons from the previous period, or a decrease of 4.46% WoW. Order backlog at the sample enterprises totaled 230,700 tons, up 7,100 tons from the previous period, or an increase of 3.15% WoW.

China Methanol Sample Producer Inventory – Weekly Data Comparison (10,000 tons)

Region Sep 2 Aug 26 Change WoW
Northwest China 18.52 19.62 -1.10 -5.61%
East China 6.29 6.59 -0.30 -4.55%
North China 1.63 1.70 -0.07 -4.12%
Central China 1.93 1.80 0.13 7.28%
Southwest China 1.18 1.23 -0.05 -4.07%
Northeast China 0.260 0.262 -0.002 -0.76%
Total 29.81 31.20 -1.39 -4.46%

Data source: Chempricehub Intelligence

China Methanol Sample Producer Order Backlog – Weekly Data Comparison (10,000 tons)

Region Sep 2 Aug 26 Change WoW
Northwest China 10.49 10.25 0.23 2.29%
East China 3.62 3.40 0.22 6.47%
North China 1.41 1.33 0.08 5.94%
Central China 4.04 4.12 -0.08 -1.94%
Southwest China 3.49 3.24 0.25 7.72%
Northeast China 0.027 0.026 0.001 3.85%
Total 23.07 22.36 0.71 3.15%

Data source: Chempricehub Intelligence

Sample Notes: The methanol producer warehouse inventory data from Chempricehub Intelligence are first-hand statistics covering 58 methanol production enterprises in China.

Terminology Notes:

  • Producer warehouse inventory: the actual quantity of goods stored in the warehouses of production enterprises. The Chempricehub Intelligence methanol statistics reflect the physical inventory of the sample enterprises.
  • Order backlog: the remaining volume of orders that have been signed but not yet picked up from the warehouse.

Unified Statistical Basis: The methanol order backlog data reported by Chempricehub Intelligence are real-time data from methanol production enterprises collected every Wednesday, published at 14:00 on each working Wednesday.

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  • James Morrison 2026-09-08 10:24
    Inventory drawdown with order backlog ticking up signals firmer downstream demand, though Central China's stock build keeps regional margins uneven. I'd watch capacity utilization before chasing any upside expectations.
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