This week (September 25–October 1, 2026), China's methanol production totaled 2,024,235 tonnes, an increase of 71,970 tonnes from the previous week. The plant capacity utilization rate stood at 89.60%, up by 3.69 percentage points on a week-on-week basis.
Table 1: Weekly Comparison of Methanol Production in China by Region and Process Route (Unit: Tonnes)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 20,090 | 19,880 | 1.06% |
| North China | 117,905 | 111,755 | 5.50% |
| East China | 306,250 | 299,950 | 2.10% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 103,130 | 91,930 | 12.18% |
| Northwest | 1,314,940 | 1,274,480 | 3.17% |
| Southwest | 132,520 | 124,870 | 6.13% |
| Total | 2,024,235 | 1,952,265 | 3.69% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 193,450 | 183,090 | 5.66% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Single Product) | 1,468,460 | 1,420,610 | 3.37% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Co-product) | 205,695 | 194,535 | 5.74% |
| Natural Gas | 148,610 | 148,610 | 0.00% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 6,200 | 3,600 | 72.22% |
| Total | 2,024,235 | 1,952,265 | 3.69% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Table 2: Weekly Comparison of Methanol Capacity Utilization Rate in China by Region and Process Route (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 95.57% | 94.57% | 1.06% |
| North China | 69.50% | 65.88% | 5.49% |
| East China | 93.81% | 91.88% | 2.10% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 90.18% | 80.39% | 12.18% |
| Northwest | 90.93% | 88.13% | 3.18% |
| Southwest | 87.07% | 82.05% | 6.12% |
| Total | 89.60% | 86.41% | 3.69% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 69.77% | 66.03% | 5.66% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Single Product) | 97.14% | 93.98% | 3.36% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Co-product) | 84.94% | 80.33% | 5.74% |
| Natural Gas | 70.20% | 70.20% | 0.00% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 51.29% | 29.78% | 72.23% |
| Total | 89.60% | 86.41% | 3.69% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
(Note: Due to revisions in some historical data, please refer to the latest figures for this week.)
Sample Description: Chempricehub Information’s weekly methanol production and capacity utilization statistics for China are primary statistical data. The sample covers 181 domestic methanol production enterprises with a 100% coverage rate. The statistical period runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week, with data released at 14:30 on Thursdays during working days.
Definition of Terms:
Statistical Scope: The weekly production volume and capacity utilization rate cover the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 14:30 on Thursdays during working days.
Comments
0