Key Market Indicators
South Africa's import of methanol dropped 7.3% this year, falling to 1 million kilograms in 2021. This marks a stark decrease since 2005, when imports were 22.1% higher than they were this year. Meanwhile, South Africa's export of methanol in 2021 was 8.9 million kilograms, a decrease of 2.8% compared to the previous year. This marks a decrease of 1.1% since 2005. The country ranked 33rd in the world, behind Luxembourg. Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States held the top three spots.
