TRENDING

METHANOL (CFR)$342.00arrow_drop_up0.5%

PROPYLENE (CFR)$780.00arrow_drop_up2.4%

ETHYLENE (SEA)$845.00arrow_drop_up1.2%

BENZENE (FOB)$912.40arrow_drop_down0.8%

PVC (GLOBAL)$1,230.500.0%

CAUSTIC SODA$520.00arrow_drop_down1.1%

METHANOL (CFR)$342.00arrow_drop_up0.5%

PROPYLENE (CFR)$780.00arrow_drop_up2.4%

ETHYLENE (SEA)$845.00arrow_drop_up1.2%

BENZENE (FOB)$912.40arrow_drop_down0.8%

PVC (GLOBAL)$1,230.500.0%

CAUSTIC SODA$520.00arrow_drop_down1.1%

Market Analysis

In-depth chemical market analysis covering supply-demand dynamics, price drivers, feedstock trends, and regional outlooks for industry professionals.

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Key Takeaways

Global methanol capacity to grow 8.2% YoY through 2025
Asia-Pacific accounts for 62% of global demand
Natural gas prices remain the key cost driver
MTO economics under pressure at current olefin spreads

MARKET SENTIMENT

Bullish66%
Neutral25%
Bearish9%

Supply & Demand Overview

Global Demand

92.4 MT

arrow_drop_up+5.9%vs last month

Global Supply

89.7 MT

arrow_drop_up+3.2%vs last month

Inventory Level

18.2 days

arrow_drop_down-1.4%vs last month

Operating Rate

78.5%

arrow_drop_up+2.1%vs last month

Capacity Utilization

82.3%

arrow_drop_up+0.8%vs last month

DEMAND TREND (MT)

SUPPLY TREND (MT)

Price Drivers

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Cost Analysis (USD/MT)

Natural Gas
$285arrow_drop_up+4.2%
Coal
$198arrow_drop_down-1.8%
Power
$142arrow_drop_up+2.5%
Labor
$68arrow_drop_up+0.5%
Maintenance
$450.0%

Margin Analysis (USD/MT)

Methanol Price
$385/MT
Total Production Cost
$412/MT
Gross Margin
-$27/MTarrow_drop_down-7.0%

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