General Administration of Customs: China’s January Imports of Tin Ore and Concentrates Rose 1.08% MoM, Breakdown Data at a Glance

Published: Mar 20, 2026 19:54

Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China imported 17,800.53 mt of tin ore and concentrates in January 2026, up 1.08% MoM and up 80.96% YoY.

Myanmar was the largest origin, with China importing 6,823.67 mt of tin ore and concentrates from Myanmar during the month, up 9.96% MoM and up 202.11% YoY.

Bolivia was the second-largest origin, with China importing 3,269.74 mt of tin ore and concentrates from Bolivia during the month, up 131.83% MoM and up 395.66% YoY.

Below is a breakdown of China’s tin ore and concentrates imports in January 2026, compiled based on data from the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China:

Source: General Administration of Customs

Note: The total import/export volume (grand total) also includes data for some origins not listed in the table above

(Wenhua Composite)

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