Key Market Indicators
The country was the 96th largest tin importer in 2018, overtaken by Madagascar at $20,070. Malaysia, Peru and Singapore respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Exports of tin from Botswana dropped 21.3% in 2021 compared to 2020, when they reached $1,510. Since 2005, the country's supply of tin has grown 143%. It was the 96th largest exporter of tin in 2021, losing out to Madagascar at $1,190. Malaysia, Peru and Singapore were the top three exporters of tin, in that order. Tin imports to Botswana plummeted 42.2% in 2018 compared to 2017, when they were at $34,740. Since 2005, the demand for tin in Botswana has decreased by 12.2%. In 2018, Botswana was the 96th largest tin importer, overtaken by Madagascar at $20,070. Malaysia, Peru and Singapore were the top three importers of tin, in that order.
