Methanol Prices Firm in China as Post Holiday Industrial Restocking Scramble

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Restocking Phase

Industrial users who depleted their inventories before the holiday are now back in the market. This phase is expected to continue through the weekend, potentially pushing prices higher.

Logistics Normalization

Truck driver availability has returned to normal levels, easing the logistics bottlenecks. However, port inventories remain at seasonal lows, keeping the market balance tight.