Data released by the customs online query platform show that China's refined tin exports in May 2026 were 2,203.24 mt, up 4.47% MoM and up 24.50% YoY.
In May, China exported 350.49 mt of refined tin to India, up 75.67% MoM and up 180.68% YoY.
On the import side, China's refined tin imports in May 2026 were 1,838.23 mt, down 34.40% MoM and down 11.47% YoY.
In May, China imported 594.13 mt of refined tin from Indonesia, down 74.26% MoM and down 59.82% YoY.
In May, China imported 442.98 mt of refined tin from Thailand.
The following table is a breakdown of imports based on data from the General Administration of Customs of China:
| Origin | May 2026 (mt) | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 594.13 | -74.26% | -59.82% |
| Thailand | 442.98 | - | - |
| Bolivia | 351.16 | - | 101.18% |
| Malaysia | 200.00 | 59.59% | - |
| Peru | 100.07 | -49.98% | -74.99% |
| Russia | 79.92 | -49.91% | - |
| China | 60.93 | 4923.41% | 2930.03% |
| Taiwan, China | 4.67 | 164.67% | -12.72% |
| Singapore | 3.00 | 0% | 50.00% |
| Japan | 1.03 | -6.52% | -67.32% |
| US | 0.21 | -69.53% | -42.74% |
| South Korea | 0.12 | -35.14% | 100.00% |
| Total | 1,838.23 | -34.40% | -11.47% |
Source: General Administration of Customs
Note: Total imports/exports include data from some origins not listed above.
(Wenhua)
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