In 2023, China dominated the global import of tin ores and concentrates, accounting for 87.5% of the market share, followed by Malaysia at 9.87%, and Thailand at 3.3%. Other notable importers included Belgium at 0.36% and the UAE at 0.31%. Minor import shares were held by Poland, South Africa, the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, Burundi, and El Salvador with less than 0.03% each.
Year-on-year trends highlighted significant growth in Germany (+141.72%), and Belgium (+10.69%) while the Netherlands experienced a notable decrease (-4.5%). China's import share saw a steady increase of 8.24%, maintaining its leading position. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates varied expansion across countries over the last five years.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in supply chains and processing technologies that could impact smaller players, along with China's ongoing influence in the market. Environmental regulations and geopolitical factors may also alter the landscape of tin ore imports.
Top countries in Import of Tin Ores and Concentrates Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 87.5 | 2023 | +3.9% | +8.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malaysia | 9.87 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Thailand | 3.3 | 2023 | +1.54% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 0.36 | 2023 | +3.65% | +10.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Arab Emirates | 0.31 | 2023 | +4.79% | +1.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 0.029 | 2023 | +5.01% | +0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Africa | 0.007 | 2023 | +2.98% | +3.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.003 | 2023 | +2.31% | -4.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 0.002 | 2023 | +1.43% | +141.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 0.001 | 2023 | -0.032% | -1.66% | View data |
