Methanol fell to 2,960 CNY/T on March 20, 2026, down 6.42% from the previous day. Over the past month, Methanol's price has risen 31.67%, and is up 12.29% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity.

Historically, Methanol reached an all time high of 4278 in October of 2021. This page includes a chart with historical data for Methanol. Methanol - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 20 of 2026.

Methanol is expected to trade at 2823.27 CNY/T by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 3080.01 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 98.58 3.032 3.17% 48.67% 44.38% Mar/20
Brent 112.66 4.013 3.69% 57.59% 56.13% Mar/20
Natural gas 3.11 -0.0601 -1.90% 6.33% -21.96% Mar/20
Gasoline 3.32 0.1957 6.26% 47.88% 51.52% Mar/20
Heating Oil 4.68 0.3399 7.83% 74.82% 107.75% Mar/20
Ethanol 2.00 -0.0050 -0.25% 14.94% 10.96% Mar/20
Naphtha 861.08 15.77 1.87% 51.67% 41.07% Mar/19
Propane 0.78 0.01 1.72% 19.35% -9.81% Mar/19
Uranium 84.65 -0.8500 -0.99% -5.31% 29.24% Mar/19
Methanol 3,102.00 -61.00 -1.93% 37.99% 17.68% Mar/20


Methanol
Methanol is a light, colourless, and flammable liquid. Industrially, it is used as a solvent and as an alternative fuel source for vehicles. It is also used as a chemical component for the production of plastic, paint, car parts, and construction materials. The market prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. Trading Economics does not verify any data and disclaims any obligation to do so.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2960.00 3163.00 4278.00 1419.00 2014 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Methanol Hits 4-year High
Methanol increased to 3282.00 CNY/T, the highest since October 2021. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 30.16%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 12.8%.
2026-03-19
Methanol Hits 12-month High
Methanol increased to 2729.00 CNY/T, the highest since February 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 8.21%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 7.48%.
2026-03-04
Methanol Hits 4-week High
Methanol increased to 2313.00 CNY/T, the highest since January 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol lost 5.25%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 16.79%.
2026-03-02