During the week of October 16–22, 2026, domestic coal-to-methanol production margins continued to decline on a week-over-week basis. Specifically, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production in Northwest Inner Mongolia—calculated based on full cost—stood at CNY 358.10/ton, down by CNY 397.90/ton from the previous period, representing a week-over-week decrease of 52.63%. When calculated based on cash flow cost, the weekly average profit for this process route was CNY 758.10/ton, reflecting a week-over-week decline of 34.42%.
In other regions and processes, the weekly average profit for coke oven gas-to-methanol production in Hebei was CNY 1,320.00/ton, down by CNY 400.83/ton from the previous week (-23.29% WoW). The weekly average profit for natural gas-to-methanol production in Southwest China was CNY 748.00/ton, a decrease of CNY 452.00/ton from the prior week (-37.67% WoW). In Shandong, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production was CNY 455.10/ton, significantly compressed by CNY 355.90/ton (-43.88% WoW). Meanwhile, in Shanxi, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production was CNY 305.30/ton, narrowing by CNY 371.03/ton from the previous week (-54.86% WoW).
| Item | Oct 22 | Oct 15 | Change | WoW % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly avg. profit: Coal-to-Methanol, Northwest (Full Cost) | 358.10 | 756.00 | -397.90 | -52.63% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Coal-to-Methanol, Northwest (Cash Flow Cost) | 758.10 | 1,156.00 | -397.90 | -34.42% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Coke Oven Gas-to-Methanol, North China | 1,320.00 | 1,720.83 | -400.83 | -23.29% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Natural Gas-to-Methanol, Southwest | 748.00 | 1,200.00 | -452.00 | -37.67% |
Sample Description: On the data release date, Chempricehub Information monitors theoretical profits by tracking raw material prices and mainstream methanol transaction prices across major Chinese methanol-producing regions.
Terminology Explanation: Production gross margin refers to the weekly theoretical gross margin for methanol producers. Depending on the production process, it is categorized into weekly average gross margins for coal-to-methanol, coke oven gas-to-methanol, and natural gas-to-methanol production.
Statistical Scope: Methanol gross margins reported by Chempricehub Information are calculated figures derived from methanol market prices and total production costs. Data is released at 15:00 every Thursday on working days.
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