Latest news on China Tin markets

China's tin prices to fluctuate widely in March on mixed macro and fundamentals

In March 2026, macro factors are expected to have a mixed impact on tin prices. From a fundamental perspective, expectations of improved supply are likely to weigh on prices. In contrast, on the demand side, with downstream enterprises resuming operations, market demand is expected to gradually pick

WEEKLY: Tin prices see a sharp increase post-CNY

China's tin prices saw significant increases during February 24-27 compared to the week prior to the Chinese New Year holiday (CNY). The average settlement price for the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tin main contract from Tuesday to Friday rose by 6.89% week on week to Yuan 409,105/tonne. Meanwh

Weaker macro support & soft fundamentals create downside risk for China's Feb tin prices

Amid weakening macroeconomic factors and fundamental support, China's tin prices are expected to trend weaker in February 2026.   From a macroeconomic perspective, the U.S. Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts in January, with multiple Fed officials expressing caution regarding inflation. Conse

WEEKLY: High tin prices curb China's spot market activity

China's tin prices increased slightly this week, with the weekly average closing price of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tin main contract rising by 1.88% to Yuan 409,100/tonne week on week. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin contract closing prices averaged at $50,861/

Spot demand remains stagnant despite falling tin prices

Tin prices decreased on January 22, with the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) main contract closing price decreasing by 2.25% day on day to Yuan 409,010/tonne. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin was down by 1.91% day on day to $51,470/tonne, as of 3:00 PM Beijing time on Janu

China's tin ingot social inventory surges amid deliveries & tepid demand

As of January 16, China's tin ingot social inventory increased by 2,560 tonnes from January 9 to 10,636 tonnes, according to Mysteel's statistics.   Specifically, inventory in Shanghai increased the most by 1,532 tonnes week on week last week, with inventory in Guangdong also increasing by 978 tonne

WEEKLY: Tin price surge grinds China's spot trading to a halt

China's tin prices increased significantly this week, with the average closing price of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tin main contract from Monday to Thursday rising by 14.06% to Yuan 346,260/tonne compared with last week's average. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin

Smelters' deliveries significantly increase SHFE tin ingot futures inventory

Tin prices increased further on January 15, 2026, with the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) main contract closing price rising by 4.80% day on day to Yuan 433,000/tonne. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin was up by 4.44% day on day to $53,995/tonne, as of 3:00 PM Beijing time

China's Jan 2026 refined tin output may decrease slightly to 14kt

China's refined tin output increased by 2.61% month on month but decreased by 0.7% year on year to 15,895 tonnes in December 2025, according to Mysteel's survey of 20 refined tin smelters with a total capacity of 0.31 million tonnes and a coverage of 97%. Smelters' operating rate rose by

WEEKLY: Tin prices grow this week on supply-side support

China's tin prices first increased and then declined this week, with the weekly closing price of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) tin main contract rising by 4.60% week on week to Yuan 346,260//tonne. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin contract settlement prices averaged