Data from the General Administration of Customs' online query platform showed that China's tin ore and concentrates imports in August 2026 stood at 19,331.99 mt, up 14.00% MoM and up 88.40% YoY.
In August, China imported 7,395.46 mt of tin ore and concentrates from Myanmar, up 61.84% MoM and up 253.55% YoY.
In August, China imported 3,762.79 mt of tin ore and concentrates from the DRC, up 46.49% MoM and up 54.07% YoY.
The following is a breakdown of imports by origin based on data from the GAC website:
| Origin | Aug 2026 (mt) | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 7395.46 | 61.84% | 253.55% |
| DRC | 3762.79 | 46.49% | 54.07% |
| Nigeria | 1949.24 | 33.58% | 26.97% |
| Bolivia | 1750.86 | - | - |
| Malaysia | 1651.75 | -45.87% | 554.23% |
| Australia | 1427.80 | 26.50% | 8.84% |
| Laos | 209.03 | -57.30% | -9.44% |
| Indonesia | 203.34 | - | -27.61% |
| Venezuela | 185.00 | 16.17% | 13.39% |
| Kyrgyzstan | 167.53 | -43.98% | -9.35% |
| Rwanda | 139.16 | -57.06% | 40.26% |
| Vietnam | 113.38 | -38.51% | 27.83% |
| Burundi | 103.61 | 354.59% | - |
| Colombia | 89.89 | - | 76.77% |
| Brazil | 80.97 | -61.93% | - |
| Zambia | 21.59 | 66.35% | - |
| Tanzania | 21.07 | 2095.21% | -13.46% |
| South Africa | 20.58 | - | - |
| Mongolia | 20.45 | 2.25% | 1.73% |
| Thailand | 18.33 | 3.13% | -42.63% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.17 | 230.00% | - |
| Total | 19331.99 | 14.00% | 88.40% |
(Wenhua Composite)
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