China Methanol Annual Study

The ICIS China Methanol Annual Study provides an integrated view of data as well

as expert analysis of current and future year trends. Trade fl ows, capacities, and supply

and demand data are also included to enable you to create robust plans whether for

production and investment activity or to make the most of emerging opportunities within

Chinas domestic markets.

OverviewChinas methanol market performed differently in the fi rst and second half of 2013. Prices softened in the fi rst half of the year amid a bearish global economy and a weak

macroeconomic environment in China. However, prices regained growth in the second

half of the year, especially in early December, when the upturn accelerated to the highest

point in the past fi ve years. The total export volume in January-November was at 654,700

tonnes, nearly 10 times the amount in 2012.

China is the largest methanol import market within Asia and a key driver of international

prices. The ICIS China Methanol Annual Study will enable you to access in-depth

information to better understand how Chinas methanol market will fare next year.

Highlights of the report

Market outlook for 2014

Key developments and drivers of the Chinese methanol market based on local insights

Import and export market analysis

Chinas market segment developments and key local players

2012-2014 China supply/demand analysis and forecast

Analysis of price drivers in 2014

Trends

Data

Analysis

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Trends

Data

Analysis

China Methanol Annual Study

Table of ContentsPart I: Chinas methanol market overview, 2013 Part

II: Chinas methanol supply and demand, 2012-2014

Part III: Chinas methanol supply analysisRegional supply and company profi les 2012-2014 Production analysis Expansion projects in 2014

Import and exports, January - August 2013 Suppliers Imports by origin Imports by customs Imports by trade pattern

Supply forecast 2014

Part IV: Chinas methanol demand analysisDownstream demand analysis by application fi eld Formaldehyde Acetic acid (AA) Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) Dimethylformamide (DMF) Methyl methacrylate (MMA) Dimethyl ether (DME) Methanol gasoline Methanol-to-olefi n (MTO)/ Methanol-to-propylene (MTP)

Downstream demand analysis by region Chinas methanol export analysis 2013 Export market review Exports by destination Export market outlook

Demand forecast 2014

Part V: Chinas methanol price trend analysis, January - September 2013 Price curves Market analysis

Part VI: Impact of Chinas methanol futures on the spot market

Part VII: Driving factors for Chinas methanol prices in 2014 Global macroeconomy and crude oil Global macroeconomy Crude oil

Feedstock Supply Downstream demand Relevant policies

With over 30 years in the industry, ICIS is recognised domestically and internationally as a leading source of market information. Our insights of the Chinese market provided by our local-based experts in the region, combined with the expertise of our global analytical team, ensure that global market players receive unrivalled and independent insights into the opaque methanol market.

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Overseas suppliers Country Exports to China 2013 (E)

MethanexNew Zealand 26

Chile

NPC/KPC/ZPC Iran 230

Sabic/IMCSaudi Arabia 80

Bahrain

Petronas Malaysia 27

Kaltim/Medco Indonesia 17

QAFAC Qatar 26

Oman Methanol/Salalah Methanol Oman 80

BMC Brunei 5

Others 4

Total 495

Exports from major overseas suppliers in 2013

Source: Chemease

Source: China Customs

Import and export volumes from 2011 to August 2013 Methanol imports by origin

Major application fi elds of methanol in 2013

formaldehyde

Others

AA

DME

MTBE

fuel blending

DMF

MTO/P

New Zealand

Indonesia

Iran

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Oman

Bahrain

Brunei

Malaysia

Others

Snapshots from the report

Unit: 10,000tonnes

2011 2012 2013 (Jan-Aug)

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Total Import Total Export

Import amplifi cation Export amplifi cation

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