Import value of unwrought tin 2024, by country

In 2024, the import value of unwrought tin worldwide stood at approximately **** billion U.S. dollars. The United States of America was by far the largest importer of unwrought tin that year, at an import value of *** million U.S. dollars.

China's dominance in tin production

China stood out as a major player in the smelter tin production, producing approximately ******* metric tons of primary tin in 2023. This accounts for more than half of the global primary tin production. The world's largest refined tin producer, **********, is based in China, further solidifying the country's position as a tin powerhouse.

Global tin trade and production landscape

The global tin market saw significant export activity in 2024, with the value of unwrought tin exports reaching approximately **** billion U.S. dollars. ********* emerged as the dominant exporter, accounting for *** billion U.S. dollars of this total. While China leads in production, other countries play crucial roles in the tin supply chain.