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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

China's tin ingot spot trading improves amid dropping prices

Tin prices decreased on January 8, with the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) main contract closing price declining by 2.62% day on day to Yuan 349,640/tonne. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin was down by 1.92% day on day to $44,160/tonne, as of 3:00 PM Beijing time on Januar

Supply concerns drive tin prices up

Tin prices increased on January 7, with the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) main contract closing price rising by 2.93% day on day to Yuan 359,050/tonne. Meanwhile, the London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin was up by 1.89% day on day to $45,025/tonne, as of 3:00 PM Beijing time on January

Weak demand drives modest rise in China's tin ingot social inventory

As of December 26, China's tin ingot social inventory increased by 186 tonnes from December 19 to 10,367 tonnes, according to Mysteel's statistics.   Specifically, inventory in Shanghai increased by 305 tonnes week on week last week, with Inventory changes in other regions marginal, displaying a 46-