This week (October 9–15, 2026), China's methanol production totaled 2,009,345 tons, a decrease of 77,430 tons from the previous week. The plant capacity utilization rate stood at 88.94%, down 3.71% week-over-week.
Table 1: Weekly Methanol Production by Region and Process Type in China (Unit: Tons)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 19,140 | 19,190 | -0.26% |
| North China | 101,155 | 120,155 | -15.81% |
| East China | 307,300 | 313,600 | -2.01% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 107,730 | 106,830 | 0.84% |
| Northwest | 1,310,500 | 1,361,380 | -3.74% |
| Southwest | 134,120 | 136,220 | -1.54% |
| Total | 2,009,345 | 2,086,775 | -3.71% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 188,950 | 196,500 | -3.84% |
| Coal-based Single Alcohol | 1,448,300 | 1,518,000 | -4.59% |
| Coal-based Co-production Alcohol | 212,565 | 213,045 | -0.23% |
| Natural Gas | 150,710 | 150,410 | 0.20% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 7,000 | 7,000 | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,009,345 | 2,086,775 | -3.71% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Table 2: Weekly Capacity Utilization Rate by Region and Process Type in China (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 91.05% | 91.29% | -0.26% |
| North China | 59.63% | 70.83% | -15.81% |
| East China | 94.13% | 96.06% | -2.01% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 94.21% | 93.42% | 0.85% |
| Northwest | 90.62% | 94.14% | -3.74% |
| Southwest | 88.13% | 89.51% | -1.54% |
| Total | 88.94% | 92.37% | -3.71% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 68.15% | 70.87% | -3.84% |
| Coal-based Single Alcohol | 95.81% | 100.42% | -4.59% |
| Coal-based Co-production Alcohol | 87.78% | 87.98% | -0.23% |
| Natural Gas | 71.20% | 71.05% | 0.21% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 57.91% | 57.91% | 0.00% |
| Total | 88.94% | 92.37% | -3.71% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
(Note: Due to revisions in some historical data, please refer to the latest figures for this week.)
Sample Description:
The weekly methanol production and capacity utilization data provided by Chempricehub are based on primary statistical surveys. The sample covers 181 methanol production enterprises nationwide, representing a 100% coverage rate. The statistical period runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released every Thursday at 14:30 on working days.
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Statistical Scope:
The weekly production and capacity utilization statistics cover the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released every Thursday at 14:30 on working days.
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