This week (October 2–8, 2026), China’s methanol output totaled 2,081,935 tonnes, an increase of 60,150 tonnes from the previous week. The plant capacity utilization rate stood at 92.15%, up 2.97% on a week-over-week basis.
Table 1: Weekly Methanol Output by Region and Process Type in China (Unit: Tonnes)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 19,190 | 20,090 | -4.48% |
| North China | 120,155 | 117,905 | 1.91% |
| East China | 313,600 | 305,200 | 2.75% |
| South China | 29,400 | 29,400 | 0.00% |
| Central China | 104,930 | 103,130 | 1.75% |
| Northwest | 1,358,440 | 1,313,540 | 3.42% |
| Southwest | 136,220 | 132,520 | 2.79% |
| Total | 2,081,935 | 2,021,785 | 2.98% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 196,500 | 193,450 | 1.58% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Single) | 1,513,160 | 1,467,060 | 3.14% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Co-production) | 213,045 | 204,645 | 4.10% |
| Natural Gas | 150,410 | 148,610 | 1.21% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 1,820 | 1,820 | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 7,000 | 6,200 | 12.90% |
| Total | 2,081,935 | 2,021,785 | 2.98% |
Data Source: Chempricehub
Table 2: Weekly Methanol Capacity Utilization Rate by Region and Process Type in China (Unit: %)
| Region | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | 91.29% | 95.57% | -4.48% |
| North China | 70.83% | 69.50% | 1.91% |
| East China | 96.06% | 93.49% | 2.75% |
| South China | 99.90% | 99.90% | 0.00% |
| Central China | 91.76% | 90.18% | 1.75% |
| Northwest | 93.94% | 90.83% | 3.42% |
| Southwest | 89.51% | 87.07% | 2.80% |
| Total | 92.15% | 89.49% | 2.97% |
| Process Type | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change |
| Coke Oven Gas | 70.87% | 69.77% | 1.58% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Single) | 100.10% | 97.05% | 3.14% |
| Coal-to-Methanol (Co-production) | 87.98% | 84.51% | 4.11% |
| Natural Gas | 71.05% | 70.20% | 1.21% |
| CO₂ Hydrogenation | 41.23% | 41.23% | 0.00% |
| Submerged Arc Furnace Tail Gas | 57.91% | 51.29% | 12.91% |
| Total | 92.15% | 89.49% | 2.97% |
Data Source: Chempricehub
(Note: Due to revisions of some historical data, please refer to the latest figures for this week.)
Sample Description:
The weekly methanol output and capacity utilization data provided by Chempricehub are based on primary statistical surveys covering 181 domestic methanol producers in China, achieving 100% sample coverage. The statistical period runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released every Thursday at 14:30 on working days.
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Statistical Scope:
The weekly output and capacity utilization statistics cover the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is published every Thursday at 14:30 on working days.
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