What This Chart Shows
This chart displays the global price of tin, measured in U.S. dollars per metric ton. Tin is a key industrial metal used in soldering, electronics, plating, packaging, and various chemical applications.
The chart reflects long‑term price movements driven by global supply and demand, mining output, technological trends, and macroeconomic cycles.
Why Tin Matters
Tin plays an essential role in modern manufacturing and electronics. Its price is influenced by:
- Global electronics production (solder demand)
- Mining output from Indonesia, Myanmar, and China
- Supply chain disruptions and export restrictions
- Industrial demand cycles
- Commodity market speculation
- Shifts in global manufacturing activity
Because tin is heavily used in electronics and industrial processes, its price is a strong indicator of global manufacturing health.
Key Insights
- Tin demand is closely tied to electronics and solder production.
- Supply is concentrated in a few countries, making prices sensitive to disruptions.
- Tin is one of the more volatile industrial metals.
- Long‑term trends reflect both traditional industrial uses and modern electronics demand.
- Global supply constraints often lead to sharp price spikes.
Source
International Monetary Fund (via FRED), Series ID: PTINUSDM