China Jul methanol imports to hit 1.08 mln tonnes, set to slide in Aug

China's methanol imports in July are projected at around 1.08 million tonnes amid rising cargoes from non-Iranian Middle Eastern and South American suppliers, but August is forecast at just 750,000-800,000 tonnes mainly due to domestic weakening demand and tightening overseas supply.

China's August methanol imports are expected to slide to 750,000–800,000 tonnes, down sharply from 1.08 million tonnes in July, as olefin plant maintenance and tightening global supply reshape the market outlook. July methanol imports are projected to reach approximately 1.08 million tonnes, supported by strong cargo flows from non-Iranian Middle