Tin ore imports to China from Myanmar down 45%

27 December 2018
Tin ore imports to China from Myanmar down 45%
Tin ore. Photo: Wikipedia

China’s tin ore and concentrates imports totalled 17,884 mt in November, of which 17,398 mt originated from Myanmar, according Shanghai Metals Market.

The International Tin Association (ITRI) estimates that tin content of shipments from Myanmar in November was about 4,000 mt, up 29% from October but down 45% from November 2017.

Tin metal content of ores and concentrates from Myanmar amounted to some 49,800 mt in January-November, down 11% year on year.