Understanding Methanol prices
Raw materials and production
Methanol is a basic industrial alcohol produced from synthesis gas derived from suitable carbon-containing feedstocks. It is chemically distinct from ethanol. Plant technology and feedstock availability influence the economics of production.
Applications and consumption
Methanol is used to manufacture other chemicals, including formaldehyde and certain industrial intermediates. It also has selected fuel-related uses under appropriate specifications. These uses do not make industrial methanol interchangeable with drinking alcohol or other household alcohol products.
What affects Methanol prices?
Feedstock and energy costs, plant output, chemical demand and regional shipping influence methanol prices. Production routes and local availability can produce market differences. Purity, delivery location and contract conditions should be checked when comparing industrial quotations.
How to read Methanol price today
This page follows Methanol in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: PubChem — Methanol ↗
Frequently asked questions about Methanol
What is Methanol price today?
The latest available value is 3,966.67 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Methanol prices?
Feedstock and energy costs, plant output, chemical demand and regional shipping influence methanol prices. Production routes and local availability can produce market differences. Purity, delivery location and contract conditions should be checked when comparing industrial quotations.
What is Methanol used for in everyday life and industry?
Methanol is used to manufacture other chemicals, including formaldehyde and certain industrial intermediates. It also has selected fuel-related uses under appropriate specifications. These uses do not make industrial methanol interchangeable with drinking alcohol or other household alcohol products.
Why can local Methanol prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Methanol prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.