“银十”可期 甲醇中长线可布局多单

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that methanol futures have rebounded from low levels, but high port inventories continue to suppress prices in the short term [1] - Domestic methanol prices have slightly decreased due to weak port market conditions, while coal prices have rebounded, narrowing the profit margin for coal-based methanol to around 400 yuan/ton, although this remains historically high [1] - The total maintenance scale for methanol is approximately 9.5 million tons per year, with non-integrated facility maintenance amounting to about 7 million tons per year after excluding synchronized maintenance capacities [1] Group 2 - In Iran, the Kimiya methanol facility is operating at reduced capacity due to technical issues, while other facilities are functioning normally, resulting in a daily production of 35,000 tons, which is still sufficient to meet export demands to China [1] - Speculation about potential early gas supply restrictions in Iran has arisen due to maintenance issues at the Kimiya facility, which could marginally reduce methanol imports to China [1] - International methanol plant operating rates have begun to decline, but external market inventories remain high, and terminal demand continues to be weak [2] Group 3 - The production profits for downstream products such as formaldehyde and dimethyl ether have recovered above the breakeven line, indicating an overall industry nearing breakeven [2] - The upcoming winter season is expected to bring additional fuel demand for methanol, although this demand will take time to materialize [2] - The MTO facilities in Central Plains and Zhejiang have restarted, but the overall performance of downstream products remains weak, limiting operational enthusiasm among MTO enterprises [3] Group 4 - The port inventory accumulation continues to negatively impact methanol prices, while the overall economic conditions remain weak, affecting MTO enterprises' operational decisions [3] - Despite the opening of arbitrage opportunities from ports to inland areas, the reality of weak performance persists due to high port inventories [3] - The market for methanol is currently in a state of contention between weak realities and strong expectations, suggesting a cautious approach to trading strategies [3]