During this period (September 4–10, 2026), theoretical profits for methanol production via the sample process routes in China rose sharply overall. In terms of data, during the period, the weekly average profit of Northwest Inner Mongolia coal-to-methanol (calculated on a fully loaded cost basis) was 534.80 yuan/mt, up 241.30 yuan/mt from the previous period, a week-on-week increase of 82.21%. On a cash-flow cost basis, the weekly average profit for this process route was 934.80 yuan/mt, up 241.50 yuan/mt, or 34.83%, week on week. The weekly average profit of Hebei coke oven gas-to-methanol was 1357.00 yuan/mt, up 266.00 yuan/mt from the previous week, a week-on-week increase of 24.38%. The weekly average profit of Southwest natural gas-to-methanol was 250.00 yuan/mt, up 11.80 yuan/mt from the previous week, a week-on-week increase of 4.95%. The weekly average profit of Shandong coal-to-methanol was 615.80 yuan/mt, up 263.50 yuan/mt from the previous week, a week-on-week increase of 74.79%. The weekly average profit of Shanxi coal-to-methanol was 308.60 yuan/mt, up 136.70 yuan/mt from the previous week, a week-on-week increase of 79.52%.
Table 1: Comparison of Methanol Profit Changes (Unit: yuan/mt)
| Item | Sep 10 | Sep 3 | Change | WoW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest coal-to-methanol weekly average profit (calculated on a fully loaded cost basis) | 534.80 | 293.50 | 241.30 | 82.21% |
| Northwest coal-to-methanol weekly average profit (calculated on a cash-flow cost basis) | 934.80 | 693.30 | 241.50 | 34.83% |
| North China coke oven gas-to-methanol weekly average profit | 1357.00 | 1091.00 | 266.00 | 24.38% |
| Southwest natural gas-to-methanol weekly average profit | 250.00 | 238.20 | 11.80 | 4.95% |
Source: Chempricehub Information
Sample note: On the data release date, Chempricehub Information monitors theoretical profits based on feedstock prices and mainstream methanol transaction prices in major methanol-producing regions in China.
Terminology note: Production gross profit refers to the weekly theoretical gross profit of methanol producers. Depending on the production process, it is divided into weekly average gross profit for coal-to-methanol, coke oven gas-to-methanol, and natural gas-to-methanol.
Statistical scope: Chempricehub Information's methanol gross profit is calculated data (derived from methanol market prices and total methanol production costs). Data are released at 15:00 every Thursday on working days.
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