August 2025 Methanol Market Trends

Methanol is a key raw material used in various industries, including plastics, textiles, paints, and fuels.
As of early August 2025, the global methanol market is showing distinct regional trends.

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🇺🇸 United States – Remains stable

Prices in the U.S. have stabilized at around $705 per ton.
Although trading volume has slowed temporarily due to the summer vacation season, overall demand remains strong.

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🇪🇺 Europe – Weakness due to oversupply

Prices are currently around $347 per ton based on Dutch benchmarks, with the decline driven by oversupply and weak demand from downstream industries (formaldehyde, acetic acid).

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Asia – India is strong, while the rest of the region is weak

• India: Prices rise to $298 per tondue to restrictions on Iranian supplies.
• China: Prices remain stable due to transactions centered on long-term contracts.
• Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia: Ample inventory, limited trading volume.

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Price Comparison by Region (as of August 1, 2025)

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United States ~705 Unchanged

Europe (Netherlands) ~347 ▼

China ~332 Unchanged~Slightly up

Taiwan ~325 ▼

India ~298 ▲

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Outlook

• United States: Outlook for Continued Stability
• Europe: Further declines possible if oversupply persists
• Asia: Attention is focused on whether demand for MTO in China will recover; in India, the situation may fluctuate depending on supply conditions
• Global: Rising demand for eco-friendly fuels such as e-methanol is a long-term growth driver

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Source

• IMARC Group – Methanol Price Trend
• Chemanalyst – Methanol Market News & Pricing Data
• Chemanalyst News – Methanol Markets Diverge
• Chemical Industry Pricing Reports – Methanol Prices Overview‍
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