Tin Desk
Our market intelligence platform, Tin Desk, is the only way to access our expert market insights and our authoritative tin industry data.
Through Tin Desk, you can read the latest reports, visualise the latest data, and explore different topics through our fully-searchable library of free and purchasable resources.
You can register for free to browse our data packages and reports, or request one of our team contact you to walk you through the platform and our products.
The platform
Explore how our platform allows you to access our reports and data.
You can sign up for free for Tin Desk to explore our market intelligence offering using the link below, or contact us to discuss subscription packages.
Market reports
We offer unique insights through a suite of reports available on Tin Desk, ranging from our flagship report, the Tin Industry Review, through to shorter, more specialised reports such as weekly LME fund speculation briefings. ITA leverage’s its authoritative, primary industry data to provide you with detailed analysis and outlook covering all industry trends.
Browse our full library of reports by registering for free on Tin Desk
Monthly trade briefings covering major tin importing and exporting nations.
Major surveys and research into tin use trends in our annual Tin Use Study.
Specialised annual reviews into Chinese market developments
Market data
Access the International Tin Association’s authoritative tin market data through Tin Desk to give your business the most comprehensive and accurate statistics spanning ten years in a fast-moving, opaque industry.
Our tin market data is essential for industry participants and has historically been reserved solely for producer Members of the International Tin Association. We cover the full supply chain from mining through to tin metal consumption globally.
We have three continuously updated datasets:
- Exchange – daily pricing, volumes, and speculation data from the LME, SHFE, and Indonesia exchanges as well as other price indicators and tin premiums.
- Trade – international trade data for refined tin and tin ores & concentrates for over 60 countries, representing >99% of international trade in tin.
- Supply & Demand – monthly country-level mine production, refined production, trade, apparent consumption, and inventory data.
ITA’s unique position in the market gives us unparalleled insight into the industry:
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Directly reported production
ITA Members representing more than 70% of global refined tin production directly report production, including forecasts, to ITA.
We use our industry authority to collate and calculate data for the rest of the industry, giving 100% coverage of the market.
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Directly reported stocks
Producers representing nearly 50% of global refined tin production, including nine of the top ten largest, report inventory levels to ITA.
We gather remaining data from public and private sources to gain the most accurate picture of global inventory.
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International trade coverage
ITA collates data for over 60 countries, covering >98% of international trade in tin metal (800110) and tin concentrates (260900).
We also make calculations for tin content of ores & concentrates to provide the full view of the international concentrate market.
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Coverage of tin demand
With our industry-leading data, we calculate apparent consumption statistics for more than 60 countries, achieving monthly market coverage of 99% of tin demand.
We have visibility in the world’s most opaque markets:
China
ITA’s office in Beijing brings us closer to the largest tin producing and consuming nation. We survey 88% of production on a monthly basis and have strong relationships with leading Chinese companies.
Myanmar
Through ITA Beijing’s connections with leading producers, traders, and customers of Myanmar and the autonomous Wa region, we gain unrivalled visibility of one of the world’s most obscure corners.
DR Congo
Combining data reported from Congolese operations directly to ITA with our close connections with the world’s tin ore importers, we offer statistics you can trust in a region with little public data.
Indonesia
Through our relationships with local companies and state-owned enterprises, we provide clear data on the volatile Indonesian market before official data releases, keeping you ahead of the curve.
You can gain access to our data via Tin Desk through one of our subscription packages below.
Subscriptions
We offer two subscription packages for our data:
| Tin Tracker | Tin Tracker+ | |
| News articles across markets, technology, sustainability, and new supply topics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exchange data from the four tin exchanges on a daily basis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trade data at the country level on a monthly basis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supply & Demand data at the country level on a monthly basis | ✓ | |
| TIN101 report outlining supply chain structure and historical trends | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly LME speculation briefings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly trade briefings for major importing and exporting countries | ✓ | ✓ |
| US$5,000 per year | US$10,000 per year | |
| Subscribers can purchase our flagship report, the Tin Industry Review, at a 25% discount | ||
Further data packages and regular market commentary from our expert analysts are available through:
- ITA Membership for tin producers: learn more
- Explorers & Developers Group Membership for companies actively developing tin mine projects: learn more
- CRU Tin Monitor for all industry stakeholders: learn more
Why choose us?
Unparalleled access to data from private companies and in black box regions.
Almost 100 years experience as the leading data source and authority on the global tin industry.
Our expertise in the tin industry gives you the confidence in our primary data and calculations.