According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, China's imports of tin ore and concentrates in November 2025 were 15,099.34 mt in physical content (equivalent to approximately 5,578.04 mt in metal content), down 0.67% YoY, but up 12.73% MoM. Imports from Myanmar amounted to 7,190.21 mt (equivalent to approximately 1,636.05 mt in metal content), up 92.16% YoY and up 89.94% MoM. Imports from other countries excluding Myanmar totaled 7,909.13 mt (equivalent to approximately 3,941.99 mt in metal content) in November, down 17.29% YoY and down 3.58% MoM.
China's imports of tin concentrates in November increased significantly compared to October, slightly easing the tight supply situation of raw materials domestically. Cumulative imports from January to November reached approximately 118,100 mt in physical content, down 1.88% YoY.
Imports of tin ore in physical content from Myanmar increased substantially in November, and the metal content also saw a notable increase MoM, indicating a gradual recovery in production resumptions.
Data source: General Administration of Customs
(Comprehensive report from Wen Hua)
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