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Weekly Data Statistics on Inventory and Pending Orders of Sample Methanol Producers in China

Published on 2026-10-08

As of 11:30 on October 8, 2026, inventory at sampled Chinese methanol production enterprises stood at 322,300 tonnes, an increase of 40,600 tonnes from the previous period, representing a week-on-week rise of 14.39%. Pending order volumes at these sampled enterprises totaled 176,700 tonnes, a decrease of 83,600 tonnes from the previous period, marking a week-on-week drop of 32.11%.

Weekly Comparison of Inventory at Sampled Chinese Methanol Production Enterprises (10,000 tonnes)

Region Oct 8 Sep 30 Change WoW %
Northwest China 20.42 17.03 3.39 19.91%
East China 6.35 6.15 0.20 3.25%
North China 2.20 1.45 0.75 51.72%
Central China 1.62 2.12 -0.50 -23.58%
Southwest China 1.35 1.14 0.21 18.42%
Northeast China 0.285 0.280 0.005 1.79%
Total 32.23 28.17 4.06 14.39%

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Weekly Comparison of Pending Orders at Sampled Chinese Methanol Production Enterprises (10,000 tonnes)

Region Oct 8 Sep 30 Change WoW %
Northwest China 7.30 11.20 -3.90 -34.82%
East China 3.22 4.19 -0.97 -23.15%
North China 1.53 1.81 -0.28 -15.47%
Central China 2.08 4.98 -2.90 -58.25%
Southwest China 3.50 3.80 -0.30 -7.89%
Northeast China 0.040 0.045 -0.005 -11.11%
Total 17.67 26.03 -8.36 -32.11%

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Sample Description: The methanol producer inventory data provided by Chempricehub Information is based on primary statistical collection, covering 58 domestic methanol production enterprises.

Terminology Notes:

  • Producer Inventory Volume: Refers to the actual quantity of goods stored in the physical warehouses of production enterprises. The methanol statistics from Chempricehub Information reflect the physical inventory levels of the sampled enterprises.
  • Pending Order Volume: Refers to the remaining volume of orders that have been signed but not yet picked up from the warehouse.

Standardization Note: The pending order volume for methanol reported by Chempricehub Information is based on real-time data from methanol production enterprises every Wednesday. The report is released at 14:00 on Wednesdays (working days).

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  • Sarah Mitchell 2026-10-09 09:27
    Methanol inventory jumped 14% while pending orders fell over 30%, signaling weak downstream demand. With Northwest China driving stock builds, capacity utilization may face pressure. This divergence suggests a short-term..
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