1. Previous closing prices in the mainstream market
In the previous trading day, the DMF negotiation center remained stable. Although the price of feedstock methanol declined slightly, the cost-side support for DMF remained firm. Manufacturers in various regions offered high quotations, with transactions mainly driven by essential needs.
2. Key factors influencing current market price changes
Demand: End-users negotiated based on essential needs. Under the influence of the off-season for demand, operating rates at some downstream plants remained low, and there was generally no centralized stocking plan in the near term.
Feedstock: In the northwestern region, some methanol producers prioritized offtake, while downstream buyers purchased as needed, leading to a rise in the price center.
Supply: Production line startups and shutdowns at enterprise facilities were somewhat concentrated, but the overall industry operating rate saw little change. Manufacturers faced no inventory pressure and offered high quotations.
3. Trend forecast
It is expected that the DMF price center will remain stable today. Following the recent concentrated price hikes, some users are digesting their inventories, and the tight spot supply may support a stable market performance. Based on market sentiment surveys, 80% of industry participants believe that East China prices will remain stable today.
Post time: Jul-17-2026