This week (October 30–November 5, 2026), China's methanol production totaled 1,998,375 tonnes, a decrease of 9,150 tonnes from the previous week. The plant capacity utilization rate stood at 88.86%, down 0.46 percentage points on a week-on-week basis.
Table 1: Weekly Methanol Production by Region and Process in China (Unit: Tonnes)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 19,670 | 19,670 | 0.00% |
| North China | 96,005 | 99,005 | -3.03% |
| East China | 290,880 | 286,830 | 1.41% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 87,430 | 98,830 | -11.53% |
| Northwest | 1,338,420 | 1,337,320 | 0.08% |
| Southwest | 136,570 | 136,470 | 0.07% |
| Total | 1,998,375 | 2,007,525 | -0.46% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 194,480 | 192,880 | 0.83% |
| Coal-based Single Product | 1,441,560 | 1,443,780 | -0.15% |
| Coal-based Co-product | 202,935 | 212,485 | -4.49% |
| Natural Gas | 150,580 | 150,960 | -0.25% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Silicomanganese Furnace Tail Gas | 7,000 | 5,600 | 25.00% |
| Total | 1,998,375 | 2,007,525 | -0.46% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Table 2: Weekly Methanol Capacity Utilization Rate by Region and Process in China (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 93.57% | 93.57% | 0.00% |
| North China | 56.59% | 58.36% | -3.03% |
| East China | 89.10% | 87.86% | 1.41% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 76.46% | 86.42% | -11.53% |
| Northwest | 92.55% | 92.48% | 0.08% |
| Southwest | 89.74% | 89.67% | 0.08% |
| Total | 88.45% | 88.86% | -0.46% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 70.14% | 69.56% | 0.83% |
| Coal-based Single Product | 95.37% | 95.51% | -0.15% |
| Coal-based Co-product | 83.80% | 87.75% | -4.50% |
| Natural Gas | 71.14% | 71.31% | -0.24% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Silicomanganese Furnace Tail Gas | 57.91% | 46.33% | 24.99% |
| Total | 88.45% | 88.86% | -0.46% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
(Note: Due to corrections in some historical data, please refer to the latest figures for this week's data.)
Sample Description:
The weekly methanol production and capacity utilization data provided by Chempricehub Information are based on primary statistical surveys. The sample covers 181 domestic methanol producers, achieving a 100% sample coverage rate. The statistical period runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 14:30 on Thursdays (working days).
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Statistical Scope:
The statistical period for weekly production volume and capacity utilization rates is from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 14:30 on Thursdays (working days).
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