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Methanex Corp., the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, slashed its Asian contract price (ACP) for August 2025 by $20 month-on-month (MoM) to $370 per ton.
| Month | Value (Dollar\Ton) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 January | 410.000 | 10.000 |
| 2025 February | 420.000 | 10.000 |
| 2025 March | 420.000 | 0.000 |
| 2025 April | 420.000 | 0.000 |
| 2025 May | 390.000 | (30.000) |
| 2025 June | 375.000 | (15.000) |
| 2025 July | 390.000 | 15.000 |
| 2025 August | 370.000 | (20.000) |
Methanex's monthly selling price serves as a benchmark for producers and spot markets, with buyers typically receiving an average 15% discount on contract prices.
In China, the world's top importer, the spot price stood at $280 per ton, according to Argaam's latest data.
| Production Company | Company Status | Production Capacity (Thousand tons) | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol Chemicals Co. | Listed | 231.000 | Feedstock |
| International Methanol Company | Unlisted | 1,300.000 | Final Product |
| Saudi Methanol Company | Unlisted | 4,800.000 | Final Product |
| National Methanol Company | Unlisted | 1,050.000 | Feedstock |
| Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co | Unlisted | 450.000 | Final Product |
| Total | 7,831.000 | ||
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