This week (October 23–29, 2026), China's methanol production totaled 2,019,295 tons, an increase of 26,470 tons from the previous week. The plant capacity utilization rate stood at 89.38%, up by 1.33% week-on-week.
Table 1: Weekly Comparison of China’s Methanol Production by Region and Process Route (Unit: Tons)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 19,670 | 19,700 | -0.15% |
| North China | 100,205 | 95,455 | 4.98% |
| East China | 296,000 | 297,300 | -0.44% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 98,830 | 107,730 | -8.26% |
| Northwest | 1,338,720 | 1,313,870 | 1.89% |
| Southwest | 136,470 | 129,370 | 5.49% |
| Total | 2,019,295 | 1,992,825 | 1.33% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 194,080 | 190,860 | 1.69% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Standalone) | 1,452,950 | 1,429,950 | 1.61% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Combined) | 212,485 | 212,485 | 0.00% |
| Natural Gas | 150,960 | 150,710 | 0.17% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 7,000 | 7,000 | 0.00% |
| Total | 2,019,295 | 1,992,825 | 1.33% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Table 2: Weekly Comparison of China’s Methanol Capacity Utilization Rate by Region and Process Route (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 93.57% | 93.72% | -0.16% |
| North China | 59.07% | 56.27% | 4.98% |
| East China | 90.67% | 91.07% | -0.44% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 86.42% | 94.21% | -8.27% |
| Northwest | 92.57% | 90.85% | 1.89% |
| Southwest | 89.67% | 85.00% | 5.49% |
| Total | 89.38% | 88.21% | 1.33% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 70.00% | 68.84% | 1.69% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Standalone) | 96.12% | 94.60% | 1.61% |
| Coal-based Methanol (Combined) | 87.75% | 87.75% | 0.00% |
| Natural Gas | 71.31% | 71.20% | 0.15% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 57.91% | 57.91% | 0.00% |
| Total | 89.38% | 88.21% | 1.33% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
(Note: Due to revisions in some historical data, please refer to the latest figures for this week.)
Sample Description:
The weekly methanol production and capacity utilization statistics provided by Chempricehub are primary statistical data. 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 (working days).
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Statistical Scope:
The statistical period for weekly production and capacity utilization 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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