Methanol fell to 2,802 CNY/T on May 18, 2026, down 8.43% from the previous day. Over the past month, Methanol's price has fallen 12.11%, but it is still 21.72% 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 May 18 of 2026.

Methanol is expected to trade at 3106.82 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 3451.99 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 106.26 0.844 0.80% 21.56% 71.01% May/18
Brent 109.92 0.663 0.61% 15.13% 67.72% May/18
Natural gas 3.05 0.0911 3.08% 13.47% -1.99% May/18
Gasoline 3.71 0.0120 0.32% 19.16% 73.43% May/18
Heating Oil 4.06 0.0094 0.23% 14.74% 90.71% May/18
Ethanol 1.93 -0.0275 -1.41% 1.32% 10.16% May/15
Naphtha 897.15 21.58 2.46% -2.00% 62.54% May/15
Propane 0.88 0.03 3.03% 9.97% 15.52% May/15
Uranium 85.95 -0.2000 -0.23% -0.41% 20.04% May/15
Methanol 2,802.00 -258.00 -8.43% -10.25% 21.83% May/18


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
2802.00 3060.00 4278.00 1419.00 2014 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Methanol Hits 6-week Low
Methanol decreased to 3000.00 CNY/T, the lowest since March 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol lost 2.2%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 32.81%.
2026-05-12
Methanol Futures Rise to 4-1/2-Year High
Methanol futures climbed to CNY 3,370 per tonne, the highest level since October 2021, amid supply disruptions in the Middle East affecting key plastic feedstocks. The chemical, essential for fuels, plastics, and olefins production, reflects tightening availability across global markets. Iran is a major supplier to Asia, with at least half of China’s imported methanol estimated to come from the country, according to Oil Price Information Service. Ongoing disruptions have raised concerns over lower export flows, pushing prices higher worldwide. Elsewhere in the chemical complex, prices remain elevated: polyethylene surged above CNY 9,000 per tonne, a four-year high, polypropylene rose to CNY 9,758 per tonne, its strongest since October 2021, and synthetic rubber neared historic peaks at CNY 18,150 per tonne.
2026-04-07
Methanol Hits 4-1/2-year High
Methanol increased to 3595.00 CNY/T, the highest since October 2021. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 28.67%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 32.04%.
2026-04-07