Actual
2,497.00
Daily Change
36.00 1.46%
Monthly
2.29%
Yearly
4.78%
Q3 Forecast
2,545.67
Methanol - Summary

Methanol rose to 2,497 CNY/T on August 7, 2026, up 1.46% from the previous day. Over the past month, Methanol's price has risen 2.29%, and is up 4.78% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity.

Methanol - Stats

Historically, Methanol reached an all time high of 4278.00 in October of 2021. This page includes a chart with historical data for Methanol. Methanol - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 9 of 2026.

Methanol - Forecast

Methanol is expected to trade at 2545.67 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 2844.33 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 78.18 0.890 1.15% 6.34% 22.39% Aug/07
Brent 83.55 1.060 1.29% 7.09% 25.47% Aug/07
Natural gas 2.66 0.0220 0.83% -17.12% -10.97% Aug/07
Gasoline 2.99 0.0468 1.59% -3.81% 44.41% Aug/07
Heating Oil 3.90 0.0204 0.53% 6.70% 71.21% Aug/07
Ethanol 1.97 0.0275 1.42% 2.07% 13.06% Aug/07
Naphtha 717.12 14.44 2.05% 8.41% 29.01% Aug/07
Propane 0.68 0.001 0.21% -9.34% 1.68% Aug/07
Uranium 86.50 0 0% 1.11% 20.22% Aug/07
Methanol 2,497.00 36.00 1.46% 2.29% 4.78% Aug/07


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
2497.00 2461.00 4278.00 1419.00 2014 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Methanol Hits 4-week Low
Methanol decreased to 2461.00 CNY/T, the lowest since July 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 5.57%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 4.34%.
2026-08-06
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