According to Chempricehub data, theoretical profits across different methanol production routes showed mixed results this period. In terms of specific figures, the weekly average profit for coal-based methanol in Northwest China and Inner Mongolia (calculated on a full-cost basis) was 531.20 CNY/ton, narrowing by 9.45 CNY/ton from the previous period, representing a week-on-week decline of 1.75%. When calculated on a cash cost basis, the weekly average profit for this route stood at 931.20 CNY/ton, down 1.00% week-on-week. The weekly average profit for coke oven gas-based methanol in Hebei was 1,525.00 CNY/ton, decreasing by 2 CNY/ton compared to last week (-0.13% WoW). Meanwhile, natural gas-based methanol in Southwest China saw its weekly average profit rise slightly by 2 CNY/ton to 990.00 CNY/ton (+0.20% WoW). Coal-based methanol in Shandong recorded a weekly average profit of 669.20 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.55 CNY/ton (+0.08% WoW), while coal-based methanol in Shanxi fell by 19.35 CNY/ton to 540.60 CNY/ton (-3.46% WoW).
| Item | Nov 5 | Oct 29 | Change | WoW % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW China: Coal-based Methanol Weekly Avg Profit (Full Cost Basis) | 531.20 | 540.65 | -9.45 | -1.75% |
| NW China: Coal-based Methanol Weekly Avg Profit (Cash Cost Basis) | 931.20 | 940.65 | -9.45 | -1.00% |
| North China: Coke Oven Gas-based Methanol Weekly Avg Profit | 1,525.00 | 1,527.00 | -2.00 | -0.13% |
| SW China: Natural Gas-based Methanol Weekly Avg Profit | 990.00 | 988.00 | 2.00 | 0.20% |
Sample Description: On the day of data release, Chempricehub monitors theoretical profits based on raw material prices and mainstream transaction prices for methanol in major Chinese production regions.
Definition: Production gross margin refers to the weekly theoretical gross margin for methanol producers. It is categorized by production process into: weekly average gross margin for coal-based methanol, coke oven gas-based methanol, and natural gas-based methanol.
Statistical Scope: The methanol gross margins reported by Chempricehub are calculated values (derived from methanol market prices minus total production costs). Data is released every Thursday at 15:00 on working days.
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