Key Market Indicators
Chinese tin imports are set to drop by 27% in the next five years. In 2021, the country imported $126 million worth of tin, compared to $22.3 million in 2026. This marks a decrease of 16.3% since 1997. Meanwhile, Chinese tin exports are expected to hit $39.1 million in 2021, down 14.2% from 2020. This marks a 10% decrease since 1997. South Korea is currently the top tin exporter, exporting $39.1 million worth of tin. Malaysia, Peru, and Singapore follow in second, third, and fourth place, respectively.
