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Chinese methanol futures rebounded sharply again as port inventories remained at low levels. Analysts cite high domestic plant utilization offset by falling downstream demand, weak eastern China MTO (methanol-to-olefins) plant operations, and typhoon-related delays in foreign vessel unloading.
Traders also weigh Middle East and US-Iran negotiation prospects and the strait transit situation.
Methanol is a feedstock for MTO and a chemical input with limited direct feed relevance; the rebound reflects tight Chinese port stocks that may limit downside, while expected November import and domestic supply increases could cap gains. Feed buyers have little direct exposure, but energy-linked price moves may spill over into related chemical and fuel markets.
finance.sina.com.cnNov 2, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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