Methanol Prices Stabilize in Asia as High Production Costs Provide Firm Floor

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Coal Feedstock Floor

The 'cost-push' from the coal complex remains the dominant factor in methanol pricing. With domestic industrial demand in China recovering, sellers are reluctant to lower prices.

Downstream MTO Demand

Demand from the Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) sector in China remains robust as coastal plants ramp up operations following the post-holiday industrial restart.