Methanol rose to 2,221 CNY/T on February 3, 2026, up 0.50% from the previous day. Over the past month, Methanol's price has risen 1.37%, but it is still 14.90% lower 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 February 3 of 2026.

Methanol is expected to trade at 2290.08 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 2449.16 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 61.50 -0.643 -1.03% 5.45% -15.41% Feb/03
Brent 65.60 -0.698 -1.05% 6.22% -13.91% Feb/03
Natural gas 3.25 0.0163 0.50% -7.66% 0.01% Feb/03
Gasoline 1.83 -0.0110 -0.60% 6.87% -12.39% Feb/03
Heating Oil 2.34 -0.0150 -0.64% 9.43% -3.51% Feb/03
Ethanol 1.58 -0.0075 -0.47% -2.01% -11.22% Feb/02
Naphtha 541.26 -20.09 -3.58% 9.57% -15.62% Feb/02
Propane 0.63 -0.03 -4.16% 0.93% -30.41% Feb/02
Uranium 96.50 -2.7500 -2.77% 17.68% 32.55% Feb/02
Methanol 2,221.00 11.00 0.50% 1.37% -14.90% Feb/03


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. Trading Economics does not verify any data and disclaims any obligation to do so.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2221.00 2210.00 4278.00 1419.00 2014 - 2026 CNY/T Daily

News Stream
Methanol Hits 14-week High
Methanol increased to 2310.00 CNY/T, the highest since October 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 5.53%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 12.95%.
2026-01-26
Methanol Hits 11-week High
Methanol increased to 2275.00 CNY/T, the highest since October 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 12.39%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 13.86%.
2026-01-07
Methanol Hits 7-week High
Methanol increased to 2146.00 CNY/T, the highest since October 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Methanol gained 3.67%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 22.43%.
2025-12-23