According to data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME), LME tin inventories climbed to a one-month high of 3,090 mt on December 12 before falling back. LME tin inventory continued to decline this week and stood at 2,895 mt. In contrast, SHFE tin inventory had grown for three consecutive weeks and increased 16.59% to 6,671 mt in the week of December 13, setting a new eight-month high.

![The Most-Traded SHFE Tin Contract Opened Lower and Then Traded Stronger, Spot Market Recovers Amid Downtrend [SMM Tin Midday Review]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/WWXJU20251217171753.jpg)
![The most-traded SHFE tin contract fluctuated rangebound during the night session, with downstream enterprises mostly following up with small-lot transactions. [SMM Tin Morning Brief]](https://imgqn.smm.cn/usercenter/bYFQn20251217171752.jpg)
