As of November 11, 2026, total methanol port inventory in China stood at 442,800 tonnes, an increase of 30,100 tonnes from the previous period. Inventory levels rose by 48,000 tonnes in East China, while falling by 17,900 tonnes in South China.
Methanol port inventories continued to accumulate this week, with visible discharge volumes from foreign vessels totaling 69,000 tonnes during the reporting period. In Jiangsu Province, domestic vessel arrivals along the Yangtze River maintained supply replenishment, supplemented simultaneously by foreign vessel deliveries. Although off-take rates from major storage facilities increased slightly, inventory buildup remained evident. In Zhejiang Province, demand was driven primarily by end-use consumption, with only one domestic vessel providing replenishment, resulting in a slight drawdown in inventory.
South China port inventories declined this week. In Guangdong Province, limited supplies arrived via both domestic and foreign vessels, while off-take from local mainstream storage facilities increased, leading to lower inventory levels. In Fujian Province, only one domestic vessel provided replenishment; coupled with essential downstream consumption, inventories decreased accordingly.
Weekly Methanol Port Sample Inventory Comparison (Unit: 10,000 tonnes)
| Region | Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 4, 2026 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangsu | 23.99 | 18.68 | 5.31 | 28.43% |
| Zhejiang | 10.49 | 11.00 | -0.51 | -4.64% |
| East China Total | 34.48 | 29.68 | 4.80 | 16.17% |
| Guangdong | 6.30 | 7.30 | -1.00 | -13.70% |
| Fujian | 3.50 | 4.29 | -0.79 | -18.41% |
| South China Total | 9.80 | 11.59 | -1.79 | -15.44% |
| Total Port Inventory | 44.28 | 41.27 | 3.01 | 7.29% |
Source: Chempricehub Information
Sample Description: The methanol port inventory sample covers real-time physical methanol stocks within 40 domestic storage facilities, representing a sample coverage rate of 75%.
Definitions: "Port inventory" refers to the total physical stock of specific commodities stored in warehouses or tanks at ports over a defined period. This includes goods located in bonded zones but excludes cargo on board vessels currently in port. "Visible inventory" and "visible discharge" refer to stocks held within and discharges into the sampled storage facilities, respectively; non-visible items fall outside these categories. Note that the current port inventory statistics do not include Tianjin, Lianyungang, Dalian, Laizhou, Longkou, Nanjing Qingjiang Storage Area, Nantong Sinochem Storage Area, Shanghai Dongfang Terminal, Shanghai Fubao Caojing, Zhoushan Yushan Terminal (Zhejiang), Sinochem Yangzhou, Huizhou Dagang (Guangdong), and Maoming Bohe (Guangdong).
Statistical Methodology: Chempricehub Information reports methanol port inventory as real-time data collected every Wednesday from storage facilities. This is primary statistical data, released at 14:00 on each business Wednesday.
Comments
0