Methanol Futures in China Stabilize on Pre Holiday Logistics Tightness

MTO Sector Demand

Demand from the MTO sector in China remains the key anchor for global prices. Facilities are maintaining high utilization rates to build inventory before the holiday shutdown, absorbing domestic surplus.

Global Surplus Pressures

Beyond seasonal factors, a projected increase in global methanol capacity for 2026 is acting as a long-term ceiling for prices. Competitive pricing from Middle Eastern producers continues to reach Asian ports.