Data released by the online query platform of customs statistics showed that China’s imports of tin ore and concentrates were 17,143.88 mt in February 2026, down 3.69% MoM and up 95.88% YoY.
Myanmar was the largest source of imports. China imported 6,676.93 mt of tin ore and concentrates from Myanmar during the month, down 2.15% MoM and up 151.82% YoY.
The DRC was the second-largest source of imports. China imported 3,049.12 mt of tin ore and concentrates from the DRC during the month, up 53.48% MoM and up 114.13% YoY.
Below is a breakdown of China’s tin ore and concentrates imports in February 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
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