India Methanol Prices Surge on Supply

India Methanol: Rises $13/mt amid looming supply concerns / CFR China slips to $232.5/mt / Spot buying interest picks up amid fresh supply concerns / Ex-tank rebounds to Rupee 31.50-32/kg

Jun 06, 2026

Spot activity in the Indian methanol market started the week of Nov. 17 on a softer note but picked up pace late Nov. 20 amid growing market chatter about anticipated supply concerns. Domestic ex-tank Kandla prices rose amid fresh supply concerns, with offers heard up by Rupee 2.5/kg ($28/mt) day over day at Rupee 31.5/kg while Mumbai ex-tank was heard around Rupee 32/kg. Import parity levels rose to $320-$325/mt on Nov. 20, from around $300-$305/mt heard on Nov. 17. Some trade participants called it a speculative spike There were market chatters that key tank terminals at West Coast India ports were tightening their stance on the discharge of sanctioned origin methanol cargoes. “We have received complaints from several trade participants on the discharge of some cargoes. We will not discharge...

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