Data released by the customs online query platform show that China's refined tin exports in May 2026 were 2,203.24 mt, up 4.47% MoM and up 24.50% YoY. In May, China exported 350.49 mt of refined tin to India, up 75.67% MoM and up 180.68% YoY. On the import side, China's refined tin imports in May 2026 were 1,838.23 mt, down 34.40% MoM and down 11.47% YoY. In May, China imported 594.13 mt of refined tin from Indonesia, down 74.26% MoM and down 59.82% YoY. In May, China imported 442.98 mt of refined tin from Thailand. The following table is a breakdown of imports based on data from the General Administration of Customs of China: Origin May 2026 (mt) MoM YoY Indonesia 594.13 -74.26% -59.82% Thailand 442.98 - - Bolivia 351.16 - 101.18% Malaysia 200.00 59.59% - Peru 100.07 -49.98% -74.99% Russia 79.92 -49.91% - China 60.93 4923.41% 2930.03% Taiwan, China 4.67 164.67% -12.72% Singapore 3.00 0% 50.00% Japan 1.03 -6.52% -67.32% US 0.21 -69.53% -42.74% South Korea 0.12 -35.14% 100.00% Total 1,838.23 -34.40% -11.47% Source: General Administration of Customs Note: Total imports/exports include data from some origins not listed above. (Wenhua)
Jun 20, 2026 21:23Data published on the online customs statistics query platform showed that China's refined tin imports in April 2026 were 2,801.99 mt, down 14.77% MoM and up 148.41% YoY. China imported 2,308.09 mt of refined tin from Indonesia in April, up 6.39% MoM and up 124.43% YoY. China imported 200.07 mt of refined tin from Peru in April, down 61.93% MoM. Export side, China's refined tin exports in April 2026 were 2,109.01 mt, down 3.76% MoM and up 28.85% YoY. China exported 279.51 mt of refined tin to South Korea in April, down 1.96% MoM and down 20.42% YoY. Below is a breakdown of export data compiled from the General Administration of Customs website: Destination April 2026 (mt) MoM YoY Hong Kong, China 1,010.22 -18.14% 2,435.70% South Korea 279.51 -1.96% -20.42% India 199.52 - 59.85% Japan 149.45 3.34% -55.34% Vietnam 140.05 22.86% 168.67% Spain 75.28 - - Malaysia 69.69 -43.99% 12.04% Poland 49.95 - 99.29% Thailand 47.88 -46.62% -61.96% Singapore 41.25 65.94% 104.82% Taiwan, China 29.75 -80.78% -84.31% Nigeria 8.06 1.03% 0.60% Philippines 4.96 - -1.51% Tanzania 2 - - Ghana 1 - - Myanmar 0.38 - - Tunisia 0.04 - - US 0.03 -44.68% - Total 2,109.01 -3.76% 28.85% Data source: General Administration of Customs (Wenhua Comprehensive)
May 21, 2026 13:19[SMM Data: Complete Summary of SMM March 2026 Import and Export Data] SMM March 2026 import and export data showed: copper cathode net imports were down YoY; primary aluminum imports reached 255,000 mt, up 14.8% YoY; refined lead imports climbed sharply; zinc ingot imports were up 220% MoM; tin ore imports were up 122% YoY; silver imports were up 93% MoM; steel exports rebounded MoM; PV module export value was up 122.7% MoM; silicon metal exports were up 43% MoM, and magnesium exports hit a multi-year high. Among new energy materials, exports of LiPF6 and artificial graphite surged significantly.
Apr 24, 2026 21:56Data from the online customs statistics query platform showed that China's refined tin imports in March 2026 were 3,287.47 mt, up 51.62% MoM and up 56.50% YoY. China imported 2,169.43 mt of refined tin from Indonesia in March, up 43.67% MoM and up 28.35% YoY. China imported 525.49 mt of refined tin from Peru in March, up 50.20% MoM and up 425.19% YoY. Export side, China's refined tin exports in March 2026 were 2,191.46 mt, up 80.25% MoM and up 31.01% YoY. China exported 1,234.01 mt of refined tin to Hong Kong in March, up 208.66% MoM and up 2,143.13% YoY. China exported 285.1 mt of refined tin to South Korea in March, up 49.80% MoM and up 106.55% YoY. (Wenhua Comprehensive)
Apr 20, 2026 18:02According to the latest customs data, in January 2026, China’s imports of copper-zinc alloy (brass) bars and rods were 2,050.01 mt in physical content, down 8.37% MoM and up 24.53% YoY. In February, China’s imports of copper-zinc alloy (brass) bars and rods were 1,344.87 mt in physical content, down 34.4% MoM and down 36.67% YoY, showing an overall sharp decline. Cumulative imports in January-February 2026 were 3,394.87, down 9.94% YoY cumulatively. (HS codes 74072111, 74072119, 74072190).
Mar 25, 2026 14:14Data released by the online query platform for customs statistics showed that China’s refined tin imports in February 2026 were 2,168.2 mt, up 96.91% MoM and 16.02% YoY. Indonesia was the largest source of imports, with refined tin imports from Indonesia reaching 1,509.98 mt in the month, up 146.01% MoM and 38.11% YoY. Peru was the second-largest source of imports, with refined tin imports from Peru at 349.87 mt in the month, up 229.61% MoM and down 50.06% YoY. Below is a breakdown of China’s refined tin import data for February 2026, compiled based on data from the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China: Source: General Administration of Customs Note: 1. Refined tin includes unwrought non-alloy tin (refined tin). 2. The total imports (grand total) also included data for certain origins not listed in the table above. (Wenhua Composite)
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