Group 1 - The methanol market is facing downward pressure due to high supply and weak demand, making it difficult for prices to rise in the near future [1][4] - Methanol imports to China are expected to remain high, with September imports estimated at 1.4 to 1.45 million tons, driven by increased shipments from Iran and other regions [3][4] - Domestic methanol production has decreased due to maintenance of several plants, with an average operating rate of 79.39% and a weekly production drop of 10.61 million tons [2][4] Group 2 - Despite entering the traditional consumption peak season, the recovery in olefin demand is slower than expected, with average operating rates for coal-to-olefin plants at 82.88% [4] - The port inventory of methanol in East and South China has increased significantly, reaching 1.3298 million tons, which adds to the supply pressure [3][4] - Overall, the domestic methanol market is expected to maintain a weak supply-demand balance, leading to a continued bearish trend in prices [4]
甲醇 港口累库压力增大
Qi Huo Ri Bao·2025-09-24 01:40