During the current period (September 11–17, 2026), theoretical methanol production margins across major domestic process routes rose significantly. Specifically, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production in Northwest China and Inner Mongolia was RMB 655.20 per ton when calculated on a full-cost basis, an increase of RMB 130.40 per ton from the previous period, representing a week-on-week rise of 24.38%. On a cash-flow cost basis, the weekly average profit for this route stood at RMB 1,065.21 per ton, up 13.95% week-on-week.
In Hebei province, the weekly average profit for coke oven gas-to-methanol production reached RMB 1,477.00 per ton, rising by RMB 120.00 per ton from the previous week, a week-on-week increase of 8.84%. In Southwest China, the weekly average profit for natural gas-to-methanol production was RMB 750.00 per ton, up RMB 320.00 per ton from the previous week, marking a substantial week-on-week surge of 74.42%. Meanwhile, in Shandong province, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production was RMB 704.20 per ton, an increase of RMB 88.40 per ton from the previous week, or 14.36% week-on-week. In Shanxi province, the weekly average profit for coal-to-methanol production stood at RMB 596.60 per ton, compared to RMB 288.00 per ton the previous week, reflecting a sharp week-on-week jump of 93.32%.
| Item | Sep 17 | Sep 11 | Change | WoW % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly avg. profit: Coal-to-methanol, Northwest China (Full Cost) | 665.20 | 534.80 | 130.40 | 24.38% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Coal-to-methanol, Northwest China (Cash Flow Cost) | 1065.20 | 934.80 | 130.40 | 13.95% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Coke Oven Gas-to-Methanol, North China | 1477.00 | 1357.00 | 120.00 | 8.84% |
| Weekly avg. profit: Natural Gas-to-Methanol, Southwest China | 750.00 | 430.00 | 320.00 | 74.42% |
Sample Description:
The data reflects theoretical margin monitoring based on feedstock prices and mainstream transaction prices for methanol in China's primary production regions, compiled by Chempricehub Information on the release date.
Terminology Explanation:
Production gross margin refers to the weekly theoretical gross margin for methanol producers. It is categorized by production process into: weekly average gross margin for coal-to-methanol, coke oven gas-to-methanol, and natural gas-to-methanol.
Statistical Scope:
Chempricehub Information’s methanol gross margin is a calculated metric derived from market prices minus total production costs. Data is released every Thursday at 15:00 on working days.
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