
Methanol
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ICIS offers the thorough pricing information you need to operate with confidence even in volatile market conditions. This includes a monthly methanol forecasting report and reports in the Chinese language. Our insights are provided by our network of locally-based reporters.
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Gain context and resources in line with ICIS Price Assessments. Our easy to navigate analytics offer market trend and business opportunity insights through expert data analysis.
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Keep up to date on commodity trends with insights from market experts. Including supply and demand, prices, margins and capacity for the next year, presented in a 18 month rolling view.
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Forecast variable and fixed cost elements at plant level on a global scale. See the current regional price, the calculated price floor and ceiling to help your business progress.
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Price & market indicators
In the US, European and Asia markets, price data reflects constant shifts in demand and supply balances. Rising demand for methanol and its derivatives drives growth in the APAC market. China serves as a price guide for the rest of Asia with domestic Chinese futures and Chinese (MTO) as key price influencers.
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