The global methanol industry size is set to gain traction from the urgent need to lower environmental pollution caused by the surging usage of heavy fuels, such as diesel and gasoline. Pollution further leads to global warming and climate change. Statista mentioned that the earth’s surface temperature was 0.98 Celsius degrees warmer in 2020 than the 20th
COVID-19 Pandemic: Lower Demand for Paints and Adhesives to Hamper Growth
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down manufacturing activities worldwide. For instance, Methanex Corporation, a leading firm in the market, stopped activities in its plants with production capacities of 800 KT and 850 KT per annum in Chile and Trinidad, respectively. Besides, the lower demand for chemicals, paints, and adhesives derived from this compound is set to hamper growth amid the pandemic.
Competitive Landscape-
Key Players Focus on Forming Joint Ventures with Others to Intensify Competition
- June 2018: Southern Chemical Corporation (SCC), Proman AG, and Helm AG formed a joint venture named Helm Proman Methanol AG to accelerate their methanol-based marketing activities. The newly formed company is headquartered in Switzerland. SCC will hold 5% share, while Proman AG will hold 38% and Helm AG will have 57% shares.
A list of renowned methyl alcohol manufacturers operating in the global market:
- Methanex Corporation (Canada)
- HELM AG (Germany)
- Southern Chemical Corporation (U.S.)
- SABIC (Saudi Arabia)
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (Japan)
- Zagros Petroleum(Iran)
- PETRONAS (Malaysia)
- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Celanese Corporation (U.S.)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Simalin Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. (India)
- Other Players
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https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/methanol-market-101552
