According to the commodity market analysis system of Business Society, from January 12 to 16 (as of 15:00), the domestic methanol market quotation at East China ports fell from 2,253 yuan/ton to around 2,220 yuan/ton. During this period, prices decreased by 0.55%, increased by 6.03% month-on-month, and decreased by 17.31% year-on-year. The domestic methanol market experienced volatile consolidation, with port methanol inventories declining significantly. However, inventories remain at high levels, and due to poor downstream profitability, demand remains weak. Under the pressure of high enterprise inventories and weak downstream demand, the market continues to be sluggish. As of the close on January 16, the closing price of methanol futures on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange for January 16, 2026, declined. The main methanol futures contract 2605 opened at 2,261 yuan/ton, with a high of 2,270 yuan/ton and a low of 2,228 yuan/ton, closing at 2,239 yuan/ton. This represents a decrease of 45 yuan compared to the previous trading day's settlement price, a decline of 1.97%. Trading volume was 1,176,840 contracts, open interest was 824,058 contracts, with a daily increase of -5,318 contracts. Business Society methanol spot vs. futures comparison chart: As of January 16, summary of methanol market prices in various regions: Region