As of September 30, 2026, total methanol port inventory in China stood at 393,500 tons, a decrease of 18,500 tons from the previous period. Specifically, East China saw destocking with inventory falling by 23,700 tons, while South China experienced restocking with inventory rising by 5,200 tons.
This week, methanol port inventories continued to decline. During the reporting period, visible imports from foreign vessels accounted for 75,000 tons, though some foreign ships currently unloading were not fully included in this figure. In Jiangsu Province, major storage facilities along the Yangtze River maintained robust performance supported by export vessel shipments; some peripheral terminals received replenishment via road transport, keeping overall essential demand stable. In Zhejiang Province, demand was limited to traditional essential consumption, supplemented by domestic vessel cargo, resulting in a slight decrease in inventory.
South China port inventories increased slightly this week. In Guangdong Province, supply was replenished by both imported and domestic trade vessels; however, offtake rates from mainstream storage areas remained average, leading to continued inventory accumulation. In Fujian Province, supply was also boosted by imported and domestic trade sources, with downstream consumption matching demand, resulting in minimal inventory fluctuation.
Table: Weekly Comparison of Chinese Methanol Port Sample Inventory Data (Unit: 10,000 tons)
| Region | 2026/9/30 | 2026/9/23 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangsu | 27.16 | 29.37 | -2.21 | -7.52% |
| Zhejiang | 5.64 | 5.80 | -0.16 | -2.76% |
| East China Total | 32.80 | 35.17 | -2.37 | -6.74% |
| Guangdong | 3.00 | 2.50 | 0.50 | 20.00% |
| Fujian | 3.55 | 3.53 | 0.02 | 0.57% |
| South China Total | 6.55 | 6.03 | 0.52 | 8.62% |
| Port Total | 39.35 | 41.20 | -1.85 | -4.49% |
| Source: Chempricehub Information |
Sample Description: The methanol port inventory sample covers real-time physical methanol stocks within 40 domestic storage facilities, representing a sample coverage rate of 75%.
Definitions: "Port inventory" refers to the total physical stock of specific commodities stored in warehouses or tanks at ports during a given cycle. It includes goods within bonded zones but excludes cargo on board vessels in port. "Visible inventory" and "visible unloading" refer to stocks held in and unloading activities occurring within the statistical sample facilities, respectively; "invisible" refers to those outside these parameters. Note that the current port inventory statistics do not include Tianjin, Lianyungang, Dalian, Laizhou, Longkou, Nanjing Qingjiang terminal, Nantong Sinochem terminal, Shanghai Oriental Terminal, Shanghai Vopak Caojing, Zhejiang Zhoushan Yushan Terminal, Sinochem Yangzhou, Guangdong Huizhou Dagang, and Guangdong Maoming Bohe.
Statistical Basis: Chempricehub Information reports weekly methanol port inventory data based on real-time stock levels as of every Wednesday. This is primary statistical data, released at 14:00 on each Wednesday (working day).
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