During the week of June 12–18, 2026, China's methanol output was 2,035,565 tons, down 26,610 tons from the previous week, and the capacity utilization rate stood at 90.44%, down 1.29% WoW.
Table 1: Weekly comparison of China's methanol output and capacity utilization rate (Unit: ton, %)
| Item | This Week | Last Week | WoW Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output | 2,035,565 | 2,062,175 | -1.29% |
| Capacity utilization rate | 90.44% | 91.62% | -1.29% |
Source: Chempricehub
During the current statistical week, new maintenance was performed at some units, including Wangcang Hezhong and one unit in Ningxia. Two units in Inner Mongolia temporarily cut production, while one maintenance unit in Ningxia resumed operation and two curtailed units in Inner Mongolia returned to normal operation. As the total volume lost to maintenance and output cuts exceeded the volume restored this week, methanol output declined and the capacity utilization rate fell.
Next week, China's weekly methanol output is expected to be approximately 2,047,900 tons, with the capacity utilization rate at around 90.98%, up from the current week. Scheduled restarts next week involve more capacity than planned maintenance and production cuts, which is likely to push the capacity utilization rate and output higher.
This week, China's methanol capacity utilization rate was 90.44%, down 1.29% WoW but up 1.95% YoY. China's methanol capacity utilization rate declined this week, leading to lower actual output. With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East easing, the futures market tumbled and downstream buying sentiment weakened, dragging methanol prices in the main producing regions sharply lower.
(Note: Some historical data have been revised; for this week's data, please refer to the latest release.)
Sample Notes: The weekly methanol output and capacity utilization rate statistics for China published by Chempricehub are first-hand data covering 178 methanol manufacturers nationwide, with a sample coverage rate of 100%. The statistics cover the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week and are released at 14:30 every Thursday that is a working day.
Terminology: Output generally refers to the actual quantity of products conforming to relevant standards produced by manufacturers over a certain period (not in terms of commodity volume, but the weight or volume of goods under a given measurement system), i.e., actual production.
Capacity utilization rate refers to the degree to which production capacity is utilized, also known as the operating rate. It is generally calculated as the ratio of product output or feedstock processing volume to effective capacity.
Statistical Scope: Weekly output and capacity utilization rate cover the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week, with data released at 14:30 every Thursday that is a working day.
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