Asia methanol: Prices diverge as Southeast Asia rises, China falls / Southeast Asia methanol rises $5/mt to $650/mt / China prices slip on weak domestic demand / Taiwan buying interest increases for December

Oct 31, 2026

Asia methanol prices were mixed Oct. 30, with Southeast Asia firmer while China and Taiwan declined. CFR Southeast Asia methanol at $650/mt Oct. 30, up $5/mt day over day. In Indonesia, a 5,000 mt parcel for mid-November arrival was reported sold at a 7% premium to the ICIS Southeast Asia methanol price based on the first-and second-bill-of-lading-week basis with Form D, or an equivalent 2% premium without Form D. China moved lower amid softer domestic prices and few bids or offers. CFR China at $468/mt, down $2/mt both day over day and $2/mt lower week over week. The east China domestic assessment fell 7 yuan/mt ($1.04/mt) day over day to 3,868 yuan/mt on Oct. 30 within reported deals at 3,815-3,920 yuan/mt ex-tank. Market participants, including buyers and sellers, said sluggish...

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