| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethanol | Canada | CIF | USD 767.74/MT | May 2026 |
| Methanol | China | FOB | USD 485.92/MT | April 2026 |
| Methanol | USA | FOB | USD 592.74/MT | April 2026 |
| Methanol | Germany | FOB | USD 530.00/MT | April 2026 |
| Methanol | India | FOB | USD 535.92/MT | April 2026 |
| Methanol | Japan | FOB | USD 527.92/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
In Asia, methanol prices strengthened as supply concerns outweighed earlier weakness. In China, prices were about ~RMB 2.32/kg (Spot FD) in January and around ~RMB 2.75/kg in March, up by about 18.46%. Early in the quarter, East China port prices moved narrowly because foreign vessel unloading increased slightly, port inventories accumulated, and coastal trading weakened ahead of Spring Festival. Later, the market turned firm as the Iran war disrupted imports through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is the world’s second-largest methanol producer and China is its primary buyer, so the threat to Iranian supply tightened port availability and supported a supply-driven rise. In India, prices were about ~INR 28.65/kg (Spot) in January and around ~INR 35.10/kg in March, up by about 22.48%. The increase was driven by uncertain arrivals from the Middle East and tighter spot availability, which pushed buyers to secure alternative cargoes. These disruptions also supported downstream olefins-linked sentiment.
Europe
In the European market, methanol prices rallied because of higher energy and logistics costs resulting from the Middle East crisis and reduced movement through the Strait of Hormuz. Higher costs of key raw materials and transport costs led to sharp rallies on the part of key producers, with buyers stepping up purchases. The volumes of trading increased significantly in March as traders rushed to hedge themselves against the coming rally.
North America
Prices in North America were largely sustained on account of reduced availability in the global markets rather than a supply shock in the local market. Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz meant that there was lower trading capability in the global methanol market, which helped boost exports from the Atlantic Basin. Demand from derivatives remained mixed.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, methanol prices are likely to stay firm /volatile. Any prolonged disruption in Iranian supply or shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may keep upward pressure on global methanol.
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Asia
In Q4’25, the Asian methanol markets reflected differences in the pricing. India continued as the strongest market. The supply side tightened considerably with the imposition of U.S. sanctions affecting the flow of Iranian material, which had been the primary source for the Indian methanol markets. The importers avoided the sanctioned material and opted for alternative sources in the Middle East. The domestic markets found it difficult to procure the material. The downstream markets, including formaldehyde, acetic acid, and biodiesel, also reflected the increase in the prices.
The Chinese markets reflected a softer trend. The coal prices reflected an increase during the quarter, while some units underwent maintenance. However, the overall supply side reflected high availability, including steady domestic supply and strong import volumes. The port inventories reflected high levels, while the demand side reflected low demand for MTO and other derivative markets. The markets reflected a stable trend during the quarter. The prices in the Chinese market settled at around 301 USD/MT (Spot FD) in December’25.
Europe
European methanol prices traded in a narrow band throughout Q4’25. Demand from major industrial end-user markets was subdued, with buyers purchasing cautiously due to the prevailing economic scenario. Supply-side conditions were comfortable, with imports also continuing as before. Though the energy markets were volatile, the prices did not show enough strength to push the prices up. Buyers were largely adopting a wait and watch strategy, with only sufficient business transacting.
North America
In the North American market, prices for methanol dipped during Q4’25. Demand remained subdued, and inventories were sufficient for the demand. Prices were also impacted by the softer trends in the Asian and European markets, which impacted exports. Suppliers also faced subdued demand, and buyers were not keen on sourcing additional volumes. This impacted prices, which remained under pressure.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the Methanol market is expected to be volatile in the near-term. India is expected to remain firm due to constraints, while China, Europe, and North America would continue to face pressure unless demand picks up and inventories ease.
Methanol, a polar solvent, is a colourless, reasonably volatile liquid. It has a faintly sweet pungent odour like that of ethyl alcohol. It can be thoroughly dissolved in water. The vapours of Methanol are slightly heavier than air.
C10H20O
Antifreeze agent, Solvent, Fuel, Denaturant for Ethanol, Biodiesel
67-56-1, Methyl alcohol, Methyl alcohol, Wood alcohol, Wood spirit
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The production process of Methanol starts from syn gas. The process requires proper conditions such as high pressure and moderate temperatures where carbon monoxide and hydrogen react over a catalyst such as a mixture of copper and zinc oxides to produce methanol.
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