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Methanex Corp., the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, raised its Asian contract price (ACP) for December 2020 by $40 to $350 per ton, compared to November prices.
Monthly prices issued by Methanex are considered as an indicative price for other producers, as well as for the spot market.
| Month | Value (Dollar\Ton) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 January | 275.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020 February | 335.00 | 60.00 |
| 2020 March | 310.00 | (25.00) |
| 2020 April | 260.00 | (50.00) |
| 2020 May | 225.00 | (35.00) |
| 2020 June | 215.00 | (10.00) |
| 2020 July | 215.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020 August | 245.00 | 30.00 |
| 2020 September | 260.00 | 15.00 |
| 2020 October | 300.00 | 40.00 |
| 2020 November | 310.00 | 10.00 |
| 2020 December | 350.00 | 40.00 |
The company gives an average of 15% discount to buyers compared to contract prices.
The spot price in China, the world’s biggest importer of methanol, reached $245 per ton, according to data compiled by Argaam.
| Production Company | Company Status | Production Capacity (Thousand tons) | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol Chemicals Co. | Listed | 231.00 | Feedstock |
| International Methanol Company | Unlisted | 1,300.00 | Final Product |
| Saudi Methanol Company | Unlisted | 4,800.00 | Final Product |
| National Methanol Company | Unlisted | 1,050.00 | Feedstock |
| Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co | Unlisted | 450.00 | Final Product |
| Total | 7,831.00 | ||
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