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)
Mar 20, 2026 20:01Data released by the online customs statistics query platform showed that China’s refined tin imports were 1,101.12 mt in January 2026, down 28.86% MoM and down 52.82% YoY. Indonesia was the largest origin, with refined tin imports from Indonesia at 613.8 mt that month, down 3.53% MoM and down 66.36% YoY. Russia was the second-largest origin, with refined tin imports from Russia at 158.06 mt that month, up 691.52% MoM. Below is a breakdown of China’s refined tin imports in January 2026 compiled based on data from the official website of the General Administration of Customs: Source: General Administration of Customs Note: 1. Refined tin includes unwrought non-alloy tin (refined tin). 2. The total imports (total) also include data for certain origins not listed in the table above. (Wenhua Composite)
Mar 20, 2026 19:56According to data released by the Customs Statistics Online Query Platform, China's refined tin imports in December 2025 reached 1,547.75 mt, up 29.57% MoM but down 48.25% YoY. Peru was the largest origin, with imports from Peru totaling 678.02 mt in that month, down 3.22% MoM but up 17.82% YoY. Indonesia was the second largest origin, with imports from Indonesia amounting to 636.23 mt, up 182.11% MoM but down 68.80% YoY. The following is a breakdown of refined tin import data for December 2025 compiled from the official website of China's General Administration of Customs: Data source: General Administration of Customs Note: 1. Refined tin includes unwrought non-alloy tin (refined tin). 2. The total imports (total) also include data from some origins not listed in the table above. (Comprehensive by Wen Hua)
Jan 21, 2026 18:55According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's refined tin imports in November 2025 were 1,195 mt, down 66.05% YoY, but up 127.04% MoM. Total tin ingot imports from January to November 2025 reached 17,700 mt. The import arbitrage window was largely closed in November, and most of the imports came from unilateral positions previously taken by some traders on the LME tin futures, with the actual volume being limited. China exported 1,946 mt of refined tin in November 2025, up 33.57% YoY and 31.46% MoM. The exports were mainly conducted under Processing with Imported Materials and were sold to major refined tin consumption regions such as the Netherlands, South Korea, India, and Japan. Total tin ingot exports from January to November 2025 amounted to 20,000 mt, up 32.41% YoY, resulting in a net export of refined tin of 2,298 mt during the January-November 2025 period. Data source: General Administration of Customs (Comprehensive report by Wen Hua)
Dec 23, 2025 14:33According to data released by the Customs Statistics Online Query Platform, China's refined tin imports in November 2025 were 1,194.53 mt, up 127.04% MoM but down 66.05% YoY. Peru was the largest origin, with imports of refined tin from Peru reaching 700.61 mt during the month, up 300.34% MoM and up 133.25% YoY. Bolivia was the second-largest origin, with imports from Bolivia totaling 249.48 mt, up 25.83% MoM. The following is a breakdown of refined tin import data for November 2025, compiled from data on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China: Data source: General Administration of Customs Note: 1. Refined tin includes unwrought non-alloy tin (refined tin). 2. The total import volume (Total) also includes data from some origins not listed in the table above. (Comprehensive report by Wen Hua)
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