Rising demand increases China’s appetite for overseas tin
Despite a shrinking arbitrage, official Customs data shows that China imported a large amount of refined tin in July – 2,750 tonnes – a six-fold increase from 2019. Imports year-to-date reached 12,113 tonnes, eleven times higher than the same period last year. As a...Chinese refined tin imports hit eight-year high
China has continued its recent trend of significant imports of refined tin: the latest official data shows a nearly 2000% increase from May 2019. According to the latest China Customs data, China imported 3,674 tonnes of refined tin in May 2020. This is a 1762%...Chinese refined tin imports remain high
With the SHFE-LME arbitrage still wide, China continues to import record amounts of refined tin. The latest China Customs data indicates that the country imported 1,183 tonnes of refined tin in April. While this is level with March’s total, this is up some 773%...COVID-19: China tin industry in recovery mode
The tin industry in China is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 outbreak, with imports of tin concentrate returning to normal levels. Refined metal imports remain elevated as demand grows. According to the latest customs data, China imported 4,000 tonnes of...China refined tin imports increase eight-fold
Imports of refined tin metal into China increased eight-fold during the country’s quarantine to stop the spread of COVID-19. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) forced the Chinese government to quarantine the country, halting the majority of...Chinese tin industry optimistic despite coronavirus
With the spread of the novel coronavirus beginning to peak, the effect on the tin market is becoming clearer. Here we present the results of our snap survey of tin producers and consumers in China. Upstream The second week of February usually sees smelters return to...Chinese export window closes as ore imports continue decline
China’s import of tin concentrate continued to fall in May relative to last year as mine production in Myanmar continues to decline, while refined tin exports also fell due to a shrinking arbitrage between the Shanghai and London-based metals exchanges. Customs...Strong refined tin exports from China juxtapose restricted concentrate supply
Chinese customs data, the primary source of information for the country’s trade, has revealed that imports of tin ore and concentrate from Myanmar have been continuing their downward trend. According to the latest customs statistics, China’s gross tin ore and...China refined tin exports rise despite restricted Myanmar supply
According to the latest customs statistics, China’s tin ore and concentrate imports in March 2019 totalled 13,056 tonnes, of which 92% originated from Myanmar. We estimate that the tin content of shipments from Myanmar in March was 3,100 tonnes, up 244% month-on-month...
