Chloromethane Price — China Factory EXW 2026

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China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 428.12 / MT · VAT excluded +0.0973 (0.02%) as of 20261023

Newest Price 428.12

Price Date 20261023

Day's Change +0.1

Day's Range 428.12 - 428.22

Month's Change +35.33

Month's Range 428.12 - 463.45

Year's Change +165.82

Year's Range 428.12 - 262.3

Beyond flammability, chloromethane's hydrolysis to methanol at elevated temperatures can create corrosive conditions in piping. Regular inspection of seals and dryers is essential....

Also known as CHLOROMETHANE CYL. WITH 14.3 L (NET ~11.5 KG), chloromethane cyl. with 7 L (net ~5 kg), CHLOROMETHANE, ANHYDROUS, 1.0M SOLUTION IN DIETHYL ETHER, CHLOROMETHANE, ANHYDROUS, 1.0M SOLUTION IN TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER

Opinions

What are the key safety and handling considerations for chloromethane in industrial use?

Beyond flammability, chloromethane's hydrolysis to methanol at elevated temperatures can create corrosive conditions in piping. Regular inspection of seals and dryers is essential. Also, its high vapor pressure means vapor recovery systems are critical to both safety and cost control, especially in hot climates.

How does chloromethane compare with other methane chlorides in terms of production and use?

The value chain is shifting: chloromethane is increasingly a captive intermediate rather than a merchant product. New projects, such as those pairing chloromethane with R22 or fluoropolymers, aim to lock in feedstock security. Traders should focus on integrated producers' net external sales, which are shrinking.

What drives chloromethane demand and how is it linked to the silicone market?

Watch the methanol-chlorine spread as a leading indicator for chloromethane margins. When silicone plants cut operating rates, captive chloromethane supply tightens, but merchant sellers may face oversupply. The pesticide segment offers some counter-cyclical support, though it is far smaller than silicone.

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Chloromethane price context

What drives Chloromethane prices

What are the key safety and handling considerations for chloromethane in industrial use?: Beyond flammability, chloromethane's hydrolysis to methanol at elevated temperatures can create corrosive conditions in piping. Regular inspection of seals and ...

How does chloromethane compare with other methane chlorides in terms of production and use?: The value chain is shifting: chloromethane is increasingly a captive intermediate rather than a merchant product. New projects, such as those pairing chlorometh...

How we assess Chloromethane price

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Overview

Chloromethane (methyl chloride, CAS 74-87-3) is a colorless gas with a faint sweet odor, condensing to a liquid below its boiling point of −24.2°C. It is a key intermediate in the production of silicones and other organosilicon compounds.

Industrial: primary raw material for methyl chlorosilanes, the backbone of the silicone industry (silicone oils, rubbers, and resins).
Chemical synthesis: used as a methylating agent in the production of pesticides and pharmaceuticals.
Solvent: employed in butyl rubber production and as a low-temperature solvent.
Fluorochemistry: feedstock for producing refrigerants and fluoropolymers like PTFE.

China's production is dominated by the methanol-hydrochloric acid route, with a mature "methanol–chloromethane–silicone" integrated chain. Supply is largely captive, with major silicone producers self-supplying to ensure stability and lower costs. Demand is growing steadily, driven by downstream silicone applications in new energy and semiconductor sectors.

Key domestic producers:
Hoshine Silicon – integrated silicone and chloromethane producer.
Yonghe Co. – fluorochemical producer with significant chloromethane capacity.
Luxi Chemical – major chloromethane and silicone player.
Qingshuiyuan – chloromethane producer with planned capacity expansion.

Properties

Name

Chloromethane

CHLOROMETHANE CYL. WITH 14.3 L (NET ~11.5 KG)

chloromethane cyl. with 7 L (net ~5 kg)

CHLOROMETHANE, ANHYDROUS, 1.0M SOLUTION IN DIETHYL ETHER

CHLOROMETHANE, ANHYDROUS, 1.0M SOLUTION IN TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER

CAS Number

74-87-3

EINECS No.

200-817-4

Risk Codes

S9;S16;S33;S29;S36;S24;S45;S7;S36/37

Safety Description

R12;R40;R48/20;R67;R66;R22;R19;R38;R23/25;R11;R39/23/24/25;R23/24/25;R62;R63

HS Code

2903110000

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Recent market notes

Dichloromethane Industry Data Summary (20260910)

Huichang Yonghe's chloromethanes plant has been shut down; restart pending.

Opinions

What are the key safety and handling considerations for chloromethane in industrial use?

How does chloromethane compare with other methane chlorides in terms of production and use?

What drives chloromethane demand and how is it linked to the silicone market?

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Chloromethane price context

What drives Chloromethane prices

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