LME Tin Rises Overnight
LME tin posted a gain overnight, bucking the broader trend in overseas base metals which mostly declined. The move adds to recent volatility in tin markets heading into the National Day holiday period in China.
Tin Price Trend Analysis 2026: Historical Prices, Market Insights, Price Drivers, Latest News & Supply Demand Analysis
Written ByPragati Agarwal
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SHFE Tin Rides Metals Rally
SHFE tin posted gains amid broad-based metals strength, while LME tin edged lower in mixed overseas trading. A weaker US dollar provided tailwind across base metals, supporting upward price momentum for tin on the domestic futures market.
Tin Price Trend Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tin | China | FOB | USD 63,194.80/MT | August 2026 |
| Tin | India | CIF | USD 63,285.59/MT | August 2026 |
| Tin | USA | CIF | USD 63,350.42/MT | August 2026 |
| Tin | Germany | CIF | USD 63,308.39/MT | August 2026 |
| Tin | Australia | CIF | USD 63,289.47/MT | August 2026 |
| Tin | China | FOB | USD 60,671.71/MT | July 2026 |
| Tin | India | CIF | USD 60,778.52/MT | July 2026 |
| Tin | USA | CIF | USD 60,859.20/MT | July 2026 |
| Tin | Germany | CIF | USD 60,805.34/MT | July 2026 |
| Tin | Australia | CIF | USD 60,770.17/MT | July 2026 |
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Tin Price Trend Q2 2026
- Global tin prices increased during Q2’26 as refined supply remained constrained, with refined production declining 6.1% year over year despite higher mine output.
- Feedstock conditions were influenced by uneven concentrate availability, mine disruptions and slower smelter recovery across major producing regions.
- Downstream demand was supported by semiconductors, AI-related electronics and electric vehicles, while traditional electronics and consumer applications remained weaker.
Asia
Tin prices in China increased to ~USD 55,460.58/MT in April and ~USD 60,806.00/MT in June, showing a ~9.6% increase. The market strengthened due to limited refined metal availability, slower recovery of Myanmar mine supply and restricted concentrate flows. Indonesian refined tin exports improved during May but remained significantly below the previous year, keeping global availability tight. Additional supply from Peru provided limited relief as refined output constraints remained the major issue. Demand was supported by electronics manufacturing, with computer and communication equipment output increasing 17.0% year over year and integrated-circuit production rising 22.9% in May. Electric vehicle production also supported tin consumption through electronic components and solder applications. However, weaker demand from conventional electronics, tinplate and consumer appliances contributed to the late-quarter correction as concentrate arrivals improved and traders reduced inventories.
Europe
Tin prices in Germany were ~USD 55,586.58/MT in April and ~USD 60,928.00/MT in the last month of Q2’26, showing a ~9.6% increase. European markets followed global movements, with prices supported early in Q2 by supply concerns and later easing as availability improved. Regional refined tin production had increased, while consumption remained weaker compared with previous periods, reducing immediate shortage risks. Semiconductor demand provided support, with European semiconductor sales increasing 54.7% year over year in April. However, weak industrial activity, lower durable goods production and cautious inventory management limited broader demand growth from appliances and general manufacturing.
North America
Tin prices in the United States increased from ~USD 55,547.58/MT to ~USD 60,961.00/MT during the quarter, showing a ~9.7% increase. The market benefited from strong technology-sector demand and tighter imported supply conditions. Semiconductor sales in the Americas increased 115.8% year over year in April, supporting solder demand for servers, communication equipment and electronic assemblies. Information-processing equipment output also improved, supporting high-value tin consumption. However, weaker demand from automotive and traditional consumer applications limited broader market strength, leading to some easing later in the quarter as supply availability improved.
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According to Procurement Resource, tin prices are expected to remain sensitive to mine supply recovery, concentrate availability and semiconductor demand, with supply risks continuing to support the market.
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- Global tin prices showed a slight downward trend in Q1’26, reflecting weaker sentiment in the broader metals market despite supply constraints in key regions.
- Feedstock availability remained tight due to disruptions in tin ore supply, particularly from Myanmar and export restrictions in Indonesia.
- Downstream demand from electronics and semiconductor sectors stayed supportive, though high prices and cautious buying limited stronger momentum.
Asia
In Asia, the tin market dynamics remained mixed during Q1’26. China, the largest global producer, played a central role in supply, with global tin mine production estimated at ~294,000 metric tons. Tight ore availability due to disruptions in Myanmar and export restrictions from Indonesia constrained raw material supply, supporting prices in the early part of the quarter. Strong demand from semiconductor packaging and electronics applications, particularly linked to advanced computing technologies, sustained the consumption of tin-based solder. However, elevated upstream prices reduced downstream purchasing appetite, leading to cautious procurement and limiting further price gains.
Europe
In Europe, tin prices showed a declining trend over the quarter. The prices were ~46.19 EUR/kg (spot FD) in January and ~44.13 EUR/kg in March, reflecting a decline of ~4.45%. The downturn was driven by moderate downstream demand and cautious buying behaviour, which limited price support despite constrained availability of tin. Trade protection measures, including anti-dumping duties on imported tin mill products, influenced regional supply flows, while dependence on imports and tight raw material availability maintained underlying pressure on the market.
North America
In North America, tin prices weakened during the quarter, influenced by broader non-ferrous metal market conditions. Strong currency movements and macroeconomic uncertainty reduced investor confidence and weakened market sentiment. Limited downstream purchasing activity and sufficient inventories further pressured prices, leading to a softer trend despite steady demand from industrial applications.
About Tin
Tin is a silvery-white chemical element with a faint yellow hue. A post-transition metal, it is soft and malleable in nature. Tin can be obtained from the mineral cassiterite and remains solid at room temperature. The boiling point of Tin is about 2875 K (2602 °C) while its melting point is about 505.08 K (231.93 °C).
Tin Product Detail
Chemical Formula
Sn
Molecular Weight
118.71 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Tin plating, Specialised alloys, Optoelectronics, Soldering
Synonyms
7440-31-5
Supplier Database
Umicore N.V, American Elements, Yunnan Tin Group Company Limited (YTC), PT Timah (Persero) Tbk, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad, Minsur S.A, Thailand Smelting and Refining Co., Ltd. (THAISARCO)
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Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Tin Production Process
- Production of Tin via Extraction.
Tin is extracted by roasting mineral cassiterite with carbon at nearly 2500 degrees Fahrenheit in a furnace. After this, it is treated in an electrostatic or magnetic furnace, which helps in the removal of impurities. Finally, the separation of any heavy metal impurities leads to the formation of Tin.
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