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Group 1 - The main reason for the recent rebound in methanol futures contracts is market concerns about future import volumes not meeting expectations [1] - Domestic methanol prices have declined due to continuous price drops in the trade circulation sector, while coal prices remain stable, leading to a slight decrease in production profits for coal-based methanol [1] - The production profit for coal-based methanol is currently around 300 yuan/ton, which is at a historically high level [1] Group 2 - Some long-term shutdown enterprises are resuming production due to high profits in coal-based methanol, indicating that methanol supply is expected to remain ample [1] - High natural gas prices are putting significant cost pressure on gas-based methanol production, leading to unplanned maintenance in some facilities [1] - In Iran, methanol production has increased due to the restart of several facilities, with expectations for high export volumes to China in May and June [1] Group 3 - China's low methanol import prices are causing some Iranian shipments to be redirected to India, while new regulations are affecting older vessels' ability to dock at certain ports [2] - The Jiangsu Maritime Bureau has restricted vessels over 25 years old from docking along the Yangtze River, impacting 24 methanol vessels [2] - The overall processing profits in traditional downstream sectors remain near breakeven, with some companies reducing production due to losses [2] Group 4 - The recent commissioning of a new acetic acid facility may influence market dynamics positively, but low production profits could create negative feedback [3] - MTO (Methanol-to-Olefin) operating rates have stabilized, with no current plans for facility restarts, although there is resistance to high raw material prices [3] - Domestic methanol supply and import volumes are expected to rise, but demand is decreasing due to low downstream profits and seasonal factors [3] Group 5 - The overall market for methanol remains under pressure from weak cost dynamics and macroeconomic uncertainties, suggesting a potential strategy of short selling on the methanol 2509 contract [4]