# Port Methanol Inventories Stay Low as Methanol Futures Rebound Sharply Again

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:28:45.604Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/76225-port-methanol-inventories-stay-low-as-methanol-futures-rebound-sharply-again
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Sources

- finance.sina.com.cn: https://finance.sina.com.cn/money/future/fmnews/2026-11-02/doc-inixipwy7245151.shtml

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