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Weekly Statistics on Inventory and Order Backlog of Sample Methanol Producers in China

Published on 2026-10-14

As of 11:30 on October 14, 2026, the inventory at sampled methanol production enterprises in China stood at 356,900 tons, an increase of 34,600 tons from the previous period, representing a week-on-week growth rate of 10.74%. Outstanding orders for shipment totaled 192,300 tons, a slight increase of 5,600 tons from the previous period, with a week-on-week growth rate of 3.00%.

Chart: Comparison of Inventory, Outstanding Orders, and Price Trends for Sampled Methanol Production Enterprises in China (CNY/ton, 10,000 tons)
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Weekly Comparison of Inventory at Sampled Methanol Production Enterprises in China (10,000 tons)

Region Oct 14 Oct 8 Change WoW %
Northwest 22.37 20.42 +1.95 +9.55%
East China 6.93 6.35 +0.58 +9.13%
North China 2.00 2.20 -0.20 -9.09%
Central China 2.22 1.62 +0.60 +37.04%
Southwest 1.87 1.35 +0.52 +38.52%
Northeast 0.295 0.285 +0.010 +3.51%
Total 35.69 32.23 +3.46 +10.74%

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Weekly Comparison of Outstanding Orders at Sampled Methanol Production Enterprises in China (10,000 tons)

Region Oct 14 Oct 8 Change WoW %
Northwest 9.88 8.30 +1.58 +18.99%
East China 2.45 3.22 -0.77 -23.91%
North China 1.84 1.53 +0.31 +20.39%
Central China 2.34 2.08 +0.26 +12.65%
Southwest 2.70 3.50 -0.80 -22.86%
Northeast 0.020 0.040 -0.020 -50.00%
Total 19.23 18.67 +0.56 +3.00%

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

(Note: The outstanding order data for the Northwest region in the previous period has been slightly revised. Please refer to the latest figures.)

Sample Description: The plant inventory data provided by Chempricehub Information is based on primary statistical collection, covering 58 methanol production enterprises within China.

Term Definitions:

  • Plant Inventory: Refers to the actual quantity of goods stored in the warehouses of production enterprises. The methanol statistics reported by Chempricehub Information represent the physical inventory levels of the sample enterprises.
  • Outstanding Orders: Refers to the remaining volume of orders that have been signed but not yet picked up from the warehouse.

Unified Methodology: The outstanding order data for methanol provided by Chempricehub Information reflects real-time figures from methanol production enterprises as of every Wednesday. The data is released at 14:00 on Wednesdays during working days.

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  • Yuki Tanaka 2026-10-14 20:05
    Methanol inventory jumped 10.74% while backlog only rose 3%, signaling weak downstream demand against rising feedstock costs. This divergence pressures producer margins, especially in Central and Southwest China where st..
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