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Updated to Q1 2021
Overall supply was widely expected to be tight at the start of the year, with some increase to come only after the end of winter, in February or March. A southeast Asian plant will be shut for turnaround for two months, while a major Iranian plant may only restart in March. Hence, supply for the first quarter is expected to remain tight, with production returning to typical levels starting the second quarter.
Downstream demand had largely recovered by end-2020 from the coronavirus pandemic. However, players were not expecting any significant increase in demand unless the pandemic ends. In southeast Asia, the key biodiesel industry suspended any move to higher blending levels, citing the wide price spread between crude and palm oil. However, biodiesel consumption is expected to increase in 2021. Demand could see a brief slowdown with the Lunar New Year holidays.
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ICIS publishes daily and weekly price assessments, market news and analyses for the Asian methanol market. Whether you are a buyer, trader or seller, our pricing information gives you access to time-sensitive deals, offers/bids and price movements. Historical pricing data is also available.
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The report has a section on production news, capturing any significant production developments through the week. A discussion of supply and demand fundamentals is also included.
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Methanol
Methanol is primarily used to produce formaldehyde, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and acetic acid, with smaller amounts going into the manufacture of DMT, MMA, chloromethanes, methylamines, glycol methyl ethers and fuels.
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