Research Methodology – Methanol Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Methanol Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Methanol Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share:
- Volume of methanol produced and consumed globally.
- Demand and supply gap in different regions.
- Import and export statistics of methanol.
- Investments in methanol production plants.
- Price of methanol in the global market.
- Changes in regulatory policies and environmental norms impacting methanol production and use.
- Use of methanol in various end-use industries like automobile, construction, textile, chemical, etc.
- Innovations and technological advancements in methanol production techniques.
- Competitive landscape and market concentration ratio.
Key Market Indicators:
- Global methanol production capacity.
- The global usage and consumption rate of methanol.
- Growth in the end-use industries of methanol.
- Trends in methanol prices on the commodities market.
- Investments in research and development of methanol-based products.
- Market entrance and exit of major players in the methanol industry.
- Sustainability practices and environmental impact associated with methanol production.
- Production growth rate and capacity utilisation of methanol plants.
Growth Trends:
- Expansion of methanol usage in fuel applications.
- Increasing demand for methanol for the production of formaldehyde and acetic acid.
- Growth of the methanol industry in regions with abundant natural gas resources.
- Increase in the adoption of methanol-based fuel cells in the automotive industry.
- Advent of renewable methanol, which has less environmental impact.
- Investments in the development of green and blue methanol.
- Growth of global markets for derivatives of methanol such as MTO/MTP.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Methanol Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Methanol Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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