China - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China Methanol Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the methanol price stood at $303 per ton (CIF, China), flattening at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 7% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $397 per ton. From May 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were New Zealand ($328 per ton) and Malaysia ($317 per ton), while the price for Iran ($297 per ton) and Oman ($297 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Methanol Imports
In September 2022, approximately 984K tons of methanol (methyl alcohol) were imported into China; with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous month's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 43% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 1.3M tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, methanol imports shrank to $298M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 50% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 453K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
China Methanol Imports by Country
Iran (224K tons), Oman (221K tons) and Saudi Arabia (190K tons) were the main suppliers of methanol imports to China, with a combined 65% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, Malaysia and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Qatar (with a CAGR of +182.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest methanol suppliers to China were Iran ($67M), Oman ($66M) and Saudi Arabia ($57M), together accounting for 63% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Trinidad and Tobago, New Zealand, Malaysia and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.
Qatar, with a CAGR of +185.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in China. 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)
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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