Data released by the customs statistics online platform showed that China's refined tin imports in August 2026 were 2,746.85 mt, up 21.04% MoM and up 111.88% YoY.
In August, China imported 2,170.81 mt of refined tin from Indonesia, up 23.08% MoM and up 333.17% YoY.
China imported 195 mt of refined tin from Malaysia in August, up 2.52% MoM and up 1,660.56% YoY.
On the export side, China's refined tin exports in August 2026 were 2,202.1 mt, up 26.18% MoM and up 34.30% YoY.
In August, China exported 484.17 mt of refined tin to India, up 22.31% MoM and up 175.85% YoY.
The following is a breakdown of export data compiled from the official website of China's General Administration of Customs:
| Destination | August 2026 (mt) | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, China | 513.77 | 4,563.90% | 4,347.11% |
| India | 484.17 | 22.31% | 175.85% |
| South Korea | 329.36 | 6.18% | 29.07% |
| Japan | 284.67 | 18.58% | 6.15% |
| Vietnam | 181.78 | 15.04% | 136.30% |
| Thailand | 174.55 | 84.79% | 236.75% |
| Taiwan, China | 119.69 | 40.43% | -20.31% |
| Malaysia | 44.86 | 50.89% | 0.27% |
| Singapore | 25.85 | -35.70% | -36.91% |
| Poland | 25.02 | -0.02% | -44.66% |
| Netherlands | 14.83 | -94.97% | -93.66% |
| Angola | 2 | - | - |
| Uzbekistan | 0.99 | - | -51.06% |
| South Africa | 0.29 | 330.88% | - |
| Lebanon | 0.1 | - | - |
| Egypt | 0.09 | -64.23% | - |
| Tunisia | 0.06 | - | - |
| Total | 2,202.1 | 26.18% | 34.30% |
(Wenhua Composite)
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