This week (October 23–29, 2026), theoretical profits for methanol production across various process routes continued to rise on a week-over-week basis. In terms of data, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production in Northwest China and Inner Mongolia—calculated based on full cost—stood at CNY 540.65/ton, an increase of CNY 182.55/ton from the previous period, representing a week-over-week rise of 52.63%. When calculated based on cash flow cost, the weekly average profit for this process route was CNY 940.65/ton, up 24.08% week-over-week. The weekly average profit for coke oven gas-to-methanol production in Hebei was CNY 1,527.00/ton, widening by CNY 207.00/ton from the previous week, a 15.68% increase week-over-week. The weekly average profit for natural gas-to-methanol production in Southwest China reached CNY 988.00/ton, gaining CNY 240.00/ton from the previous week, a 32.09% increase week-over-week. The weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production in Shandong was CNY 668.65/ton, expanding by CNY 213.55/ton from the previous week, a 46.92% increase week-over-week. The weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production in Shanxi was CNY 559.95/ton, rising by CNY 254.65/ton from the previous week, an 83.41% increase week-over-week.
| Item | Oct 29 | Oct 22 | Change (CNY/ton) | WoW (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Coal-to-Methanol Weekly Avg Profit (Full Cost Basis) | 540.65 | 358.10 | 182.55 | 50.98% |
| NW Coal-to-Methanol Weekly Avg Profit (Cash Flow Cost Basis) | 940.65 | 758.10 | 182.55 | 24.08% |
| North China Coke Oven Gas-to-Methanol Weekly Avg Profit | 1,527.00 | 1,320.00 | 207.00 | 15.68% |
| SW Natural Gas-to-Methanol Weekly Avg Profit | 988.00 | 748.00 | 240.00 | 32.09% |
Sample Description: On the day of data release, Chempricehub monitors theoretical profits based on raw material prices and mainstream transaction prices of methanol in major Chinese production regions.
Terminology Explanation: Production gross margin refers to the weekly theoretical gross margin of methanol producers. Depending on the production process, it is categorized into weekly average gross margins for coal-to-methanol, coke oven gas-to-methanol, and natural gas-to-methanol production.
Statistical Methodology: Methanol gross margins reported by Chempricehub are calculated values derived from methanol market prices minus total production costs. Data is released every Thursday at 15:00 on working days.
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