On the morning of January 21, 2025, tin prices consolidated at high levels. SHFE tin prices surged significantly during the night session and then fluctuated rangebound, stabilizing around 252,000 yuan/mt. Spot market prices also remained rangebound at high levels. Morning transactions were rather mediocre, with downstream enterprises showing relatively sluggish purchasing sentiment. Traders experienced mixed sales performance today; a small number reported selling one to two truckloads in the morning, while most reported mediocre sales, primarily consisting of sporadic transactions, with more orders placed at low prices.

![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)
