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U.S. - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jun 27, 2022

U.S. Methanol Export Price Soars 21% in April 2022

 

U.S. Methanol Price per Ton April 2022

In Apr 2022, the average export methanol price per ton amounted to $390, increasing by 21% against the previous month. In general, the export price indicated a pronounced expansion from Jan 2022 to Apr 2022: it increased at an average monthly rate of +3.1% over the last three months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 

Based on Apr 2022 figures, methanol export price decreased by -24.7% against Feb 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in Feb 2022 an increase of 46% month-to-month (IndexBox estimates). As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $518 per ton. From Mar 2022 to Apr 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($470 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($308 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From Jan 2022 to Apr 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Methanol Exports

In Apr 2022, overseas shipments of methanol (methyl alcohol) were finally on the rise to reach 349K tons for the first time since Apr 2019, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at 439K tons in Jan 2022; however, from Feb 2022 to Apr 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, methanol exports surged to $136M in Apr 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $161M in Feb 2022; however, from Mar 2022 to Apr 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Methanol Exports by Country

The Netherlands (115K tons), South Korea (79K tons) and Switzerland (43K tons) were the main destinations of methanol exports from the United States, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

From Jan 2022 to Apr 2022, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for methanol exported from the United States were the Netherlands ($48M), South Korea ($27M) and Switzerland ($20M), with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +35.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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