As of 11:30 on August 19, 2026, China’s sampled methanol producers held inventory of 326,000 mt, down 8,000 mt from the previous period, a decrease of 2.40% WoW. The sampled producers’ order backlog stood at 232,700 mt, up 23,500 mt from the previous period, an increase of 11.24% WoW.
China methanol sampled producers inventory – weekly comparison (10,000 mt)
| Region | Aug 19 | Aug 12 | Change | WoW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest China | 19.82 | 19.12 | 0.70 | 3.66% |
| East China | 7.49 | 8.76 | -1.27 | -14.50% |
| North China | 1.85 | 1.95 | -0.10 | -5.13% |
| Central China | 1.84 | 1.86 | -0.02 | -1.08% |
| Southwest China | 1.33 | 1.45 | -0.12 | -8.28% |
| Northeast China | 0.273 | 0.265 | 0.008 | 3.02% |
| Total | 32.60 | 33.40 | -0.80 | -2.40% |
Data source: Chempricehub Info
China methanol sampled producers order backlog – weekly comparison (10,000 mt)
| Region | Aug 19 | Aug 12 | Change | WoW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest China | 11.75 | 10.06 | 1.69 | 16.80% |
| East China | 3.24 | 2.94 | 0.30 | 10.20% |
| North China | 1.70 | 2.02 | -0.32 | -15.88% |
| Central China | 3.46 | 3.07 | 0.39 | 12.56% |
| Southwest China | 3.09 | 2.80 | 0.29 | 10.36% |
| Northeast China | 0.031 | 0.027 | 0.004 | 14.81% |
| Total | 23.27 | 20.92 | 2.35 | 11.24% |
Data source: Chempricehub Info
Sample description: Chempricehub Info’s methanol producer warehouse inventory data are first-hand statistics, covering 58 methanol producers in China.
Terminology: Producer warehouse inventory refers to the physical quantity of goods actually stored in producers’ in-plant warehouses. The methanol inventory compiled by Chempricehub Info is the physical inventory of the sampled enterprises. Order backlog volume refers to the remaining quantity of contracted orders that have been signed but not yet taken out of the warehouse.
Consistent methodology: Chempricehub Info’s methanol order backlog data are real-time data collected from methanol producers on every Wednesday, with release at 14:00 on working Wednesdays.
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