Argus Methanol
Overview
The Argus Methanol service delivers a global view of the methanol industry, including regional dynamics and feedstock insights, in a single service.
Our coverage in the US is the leading benchmark among major methanol producers and consumers and we are proud to be a growing reference in Europe, where we publish a monthly methanol contract price, and Asia.
Subscribers get daily methanol price assessments, plus overall weekly performance coverage and deeper analysis including plant operating status, trade flows, supply and demand drivers every Friday.
A daily PDF report is delivered to your inbox and you get 24/7 access to a powerful, customizable dashboard displaying methanol prices alongside the latest methanol market news, analysis and commentary.
Key features
Global service
Global methanol coverage, news and analysis in a single, concise and integrated service.
Regional methanol prices
Price assessments for methanol across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Feedstocks insight
See how feedstocks, including crude and natural gas, impact methanol markets.
Methanol news
Published in real time by expert market reporters from around the globe.
Fundamentals analysis
Methanol plant operating statuses, trade flows, supply and demand drivers, and more.
Trusted methodology
Our transparent methodology is developed in partnership with the methanol markets we cover, and based on rigorous market-appropriate processes.
Access to methanol specialists
Argus’ experienced and respected methanol experts know your markets.
Customers that benefit
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Producers and consumers of methanol
Use our price assessments to support contract negotiations. Use our data and market analysis for an independent view on supply, demand and market dynamics for negotiations, budgeting, planning and weekly commercial management strategies.
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Traders and distributors
Use our global methanol price data, regional market analysis, and capacity lost analysis to review arbitrage and trade opportunities, and to support price negotiations.
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Investors and banks
Use our methanol price data to model listed companies producing, or with major spend on, methanol. Use our methanol news and analysis to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.
Product specifications
The Argus Methanol service gives you a daily analysis of contract and spot benchmark prices, global industry news and key economic drivers.
Key price assessments
Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.
