Methanol rose to 2,620 CNY/T on July 20, 2026, up 0.61% from the previous day. Over the past month, Methanol's price has fallen 3.25%, but it is still 10.04% higher than a year ago, 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 July 20 of 2026.

Methanol is expected to trade at 2673.58 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 2959.45 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 82.36 -0.130 -0.16% 11.51% 24.88% Jul/20
Brent 88.21 0.113 0.13% 13.24% 27.46% Jul/20
Natural gas 2.88 -0.0310 -1.06% -11.47% -13.38% Jul/20
Gasoline 3.39 -0.0017 -0.05% 13.53% 59.26% Jul/20
Heating Oil 4.14 0.0736 1.81% 33.79% 64.92% Jul/20
Ethanol 1.92 0.0050 0.26% 2.96% 7.43% Jul/17
Naphtha 747.05 34.89 4.90% 7.92% 35.75% Jul/17
Propane 0.78 0.004 0.49% 7.44% 8.98% Jul/20
Uranium 85.70 0.2500 0.29% -0.46% 20.70% Jul/17
Methanol 2,775.00 171.00 6.57% 2.47% 16.55% Jul/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. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its accuracy, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2620.00 2604.00 4278.00 1419.00 2014 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Methanol Hits 4-week High
Methanol increased to 2786.00 CNY/T, the highest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol lost 5.99%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 11.47%.
2026-07-20
Methanol Hits 15-week Low
Methanol decreased to 2382.00 CNY/T, the lowest since March 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol lost 19.9%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 1.37%.
2026-07-01
Methanol Hits 4-week Low
Methanol decreased to 2878.00 CNY/T, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol lost 6.25%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 14.94%.
2026-06-16