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Mexico - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Mexico: Methanol Market 2024

Methanol Market Size in Mexico

In 2022, the Mexican methanol market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw notable growth. Methanol consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Methanol Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2022, shipments abroad of methanol (methyl alcohol) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, methanol exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Guatemala (X tons) was the main destination for methanol exports from Mexico, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Guatemala stood at X%.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) also remains the key foreign market for methanol (methyl alcohol) exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Guatemala stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average methanol export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Guatemala.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Guatemala amounted to X% per year.

Methanol Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2022, supplies from abroad of methanol (methyl alcohol) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, methanol imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of methanol to Mexico, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of methanol (methyl alcohol) to Mexico, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Venezuela ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average methanol import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Venezuela totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for methanol (methyl alcohol) in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of methanol consumption, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, methanol consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India, with a 4.9% share.

What are the largest producers of methanol (methyl alcohol) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the United States, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago, with a combined 30% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of methanol (methyl alcohol) to Mexico?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of methanol methyl alcohol) to Mexico, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Venezuela, with a 2.3% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of methanol (methyl alcohol) from Mexico?

In value terms, Guatemala remains the key foreign market for methanol methyl alcohol) exports from Mexico.

What is the average export price for methanol (methyl alcohol) in Mexico?

The average methanol export price stood at $510 per ton in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for methanol (methyl alcohol) in Mexico?

In 2022, the average methanol import price amounted to $406 per ton, increasing by 4.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)

Country coverage:

Mexico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023