Methanol China

ICIS has 20 years experience in reporting on the methanol markets. We have produced methanol China weekly reports since 2008.

ICIS talks to buyers, traders and producers to obtain detailed information. We take a comprehensive look at the upstream and downstream factors that can influence pricing. Turnarounds or outages that could impact the market are also covered.

We quote our spot import rates to China on a cost & freight (CFR) basis and provide Chinese domestic price assessments for major regions. The price movements are closely watched by the industry and widely used as key benchmarks for contract negotiations.

It is an important report for our subscribers and a popular and trusted source of information.

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ICIS price assessments are based on information gathered from a wide cross-section of the market, comprising consumers, producers, traders and distributors from more than 250 reporters world-wide.  Confirmed deals, verified by both buyer and seller, provide the foundation of our price assessments.

Our in-depth market knowledge drives our specialist focus, as we recognise the importance of individual market dynamics and not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Over 25 years of reporting on key chemicals markets, including Methanol, has brought global recognition of our methodology as being unbiased, authoritative and rigorous in preserving our editorial integrity.  Our global network of reporters in Houston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Mumbai, Perth and Moscow ensures unrivalled coverage of established and emerging markets.