SHANGHAI, Jan. 22 -- According to Indonesia Trading Ministry, Indonesia tin exports were 8.508 kt in December 2009, up 124% compared with the level of 3.806 kt. In the forth quarter of 2008, tin pries fell below USD 10,000/mt and Indonesian private smelters all halted to export goods, so export volumes were very low in 4Q. Total tin export volumes were 99.287 kt in 2009 and total export volumes were 88.162 kt in 2008.

(Edited by SMM)