This week (November 6–12, 2026), China saw new methanol production units come online, increasing total capacity to 109.675 million tons/year. Weekly output reached 2,036,835 tons, an increase of 37,860 tons compared to the previous week. The plant operating rate stood at 88.35%, down by 0.15% week-on-week.
Table 1: Weekly Methanol Production in China by Region and Process (Unit: Tons)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 19,670 | 19,670 | 0.00% |
| North China | 126,165 | 95,405 | 32.24% |
| East China | 291,080 | 292,080 | -0.34% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 87,430 | 87,430 | 0.00% |
| Northwest | 1,348,320 | 1,338,420 | 0.74% |
| Southwest | 134,770 | 136,570 | -1.32% |
| Total | 2,036,835 | 1,998,975 | 1.89% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 194,330 | 194,480 | -0.08% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Single Product) | 1,486,290 | 1,442,760 | 3.02% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Co-product) | 196,895 | 202,335 | -2.69% |
| Natural Gas | 150,500 | 150,580 | -0.05% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 7,000 | 7,000 | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,036,835 | 1,998,975 | 1.89% |
Source: Chempricehub Information
Table 2: Weekly Methanol Operating Rate in China by Region and Process (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 93.57% | 93.57% | 0.00% |
| North China | 74.37% | 56.24% | 32.24% |
| East China | 89.16% | 89.47% | -0.35% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 76.46% | 76.46% | 0.00% |
| Northwest | 90.35% | 92.55% | -2.38% |
| Southwest | 88.55% | 89.74% | -1.33% |
| Total | 88.35% | 88.48% | -0.15% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 70.09% | 70.14% | -0.07% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Single Product) | 95.41% | 95.44% | -0.03% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Co-product) | 81.31% | 83.55% | -2.68% |
| Natural Gas | 71.10% | 71.14% | -0.06% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 57.91% | 57.91% | 0.00% |
| Total | 88.35% | 88.48% | -0.15% |
Source: Chempricehub Information
Note: Due to corrections in some historical data, please refer to the latest figures for this week's data.
Sample Description: Chempricehub’s weekly methanol production and operating rate data for China are based on primary statistical surveys. The sample covers 181 domestic methanol producers, achieving a 100% 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 during business days.
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Statistical Scope: The weekly production and operating rate statistics cover the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 14:30 on Thursdays during business days.
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