General Administration of Customs: China’s Refined Tin Imports in February Increased 96.91% MoM, Breakdown Data Overview

Published: Mar 20, 2026 20:01

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Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China’s refined tin imports in February 2026 were 2,168.2 mt, up 96.91% MoM and 16.02% YoY.

Indonesia was the largest source of imports, with refined tin imports from Indonesia reaching 1,509.98 mt in the month, up 146.01% MoM and 38.11% YoY.

Peru was the second-largest source of imports, with refined tin imports from Peru at 349.87 mt in the month, up 229.61% MoM and down 50.06% YoY.

Below is a breakdown of China’s refined tin import data for February 2026, compiled based on data from the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China:

Source: General Administration of Customs

Note: 1. Refined tin includes unwrought non-alloy tin (refined tin).

2. The total imports (grand total) also included data for certain origins not listed in the table above.

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