SMM Analysis: Domestic Tin Ore and Ingot Imports Declined Sharply in December

[SMM Analysis: Domestic Tin Ore Imports Declined in December, Likely to Continue Falling]

In December, domestic tin ore imports amounted to 8,000 mt (equivalent to approximately 3,786 mt in metal content), down 33.75% MoM and 50.99% YoY, a decrease of 1,303 mt in metal content compared to November. From January to December, cumulative imports totaled 158,000 mt, down 31.20% YoY.

In December, domestic tin ingot imports reached 2,991 mt, down 15.00% MoM and 39.62% YoY. From January to December, cumulative imports amounted to 21,804 mt, down 38.23% YoY.