Global methanol production capacity has shown steady growth in recent years, reaching approximately ***** million metric tons in 2023. This increase reflects the expanding role of methanol in various industries, from fuel production to plastics manufacturing. The consistent rise in capacity underscores methanol's importance as a versatile chemical feedstock in the global economy.
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GlobalData. (May 28, 2024). Production capacity of methanol worldwide from 2018 to 2023 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1065891/global-methanol-production-capacity/
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