This period (September 18–24, 2026), gross margins for methanol production via domestic sample process routes showed significant divergence. In terms of data, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol in Northwest and Inner Mongolia (calculated based on full cost) was RMB 580.41/ton, a decrease of RMB 84.79/ton from the previous period, representing a week-on-week decline of 12.75%. When calculated based on cash flow cost, the weekly average profit for this process route was RMB 980.41/ton, down 7.96% week-on-week. The weekly average profit for coke oven gas-to-methanol in Hebei was RMB 1,530.00/ton, an increase of RMB 53.00/ton from the previous week, up 3.59% week-on-week. The weekly average profit for natural gas-to-methanol in Southwest China was RMB 925.00/ton, an increase of RMB 175.00/ton from the previous week, up 23.33% week-on-week. The weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol in Shandong was RMB 752.08/ton, an increase of RMB 47.88/ton from the previous week, up 6.80% week-on-week. The weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol in Shanxi was RMB 615.41/ton, an increase of RMB 18.81/ton from the previous week, up 3.15% week-on-week.
| Item | Sep 24 | Sep 17 | Change | WoW % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly avg. profit: Coal-to-Methanol, Northwest (Full Cost Basis) | 580.41 | 665.20 | -84.79 | -12.75% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Coal-to-Methanol, Northwest (Cash Flow Cost Basis) | 980.41 | 1065.20 | -84.79 | -7.96% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Coke Oven Gas-to-Methanol, North China | 1530.00 | 1477.00 | 53.00 | 3.59% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Natural Gas-to-Methanol, Southwest China | 925.00 | 750.00 | 175.00 | 23.33% |
Sample Description: On the data release date, Chempricehub monitors theoretical profits by collecting raw material prices and mainstream transaction prices for methanol in major production regions across China.
Terminology Explanation: Production gross margin refers to the weekly theoretical gross margin for methanol producers, categorized by process route into weekly average gross margins for coal-to-methanol, coke oven gas-to-methanol, and natural gas-to-methanol.
Statistical Methodology: Chempricehub’s methanol gross margin is a calculated metric derived from methanol market prices and total production costs. Data is released at 15:00 on Thursdays during working days.
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