On January 15, the closing prices of the methanol offshore market rose: CFR Southeast Asia methanol market closed at $321.5–322.5 per ton. FOB U.S. Gulf methanol market closed at 88.5–89.5 cents per gallon; Europe FOB Rotterdam methanol market closed at €261.5–262.5 per ton, up €2 per ton. PriceSeek analysis of methanol, long-short score: 1.5. The methanol offshore market prices rose across the board, with CFR Southeast Asia closing at $321.5–322.5 per ton, FOB U.S. Gulf closing at 88.5–89.5 cents per gallon, and Europe FOB Rotterdam rising €2 per ton to €261.5–262.5 per ton, reflecting stronger global demand and tightening supply, which will directly push up domestic methanol spot prices due to rising import costs. In the futures market, the settlement price of the main methanol contract 2605 was 2,273 yuan per ton, with open interest increasing by 5,592 lots. Positive offshore factors may drive futures prices upward, supporting market bullish sentiment.