Understanding Tin prices
Raw materials and production
Tin is a relatively soft metal commonly refined from cassiterite ore and recovered from recycled materials. Its corrosion resistance and low melting point make it useful in coatings and joining applications.
Applications and consumption
Solder for electronic assemblies, tinplate for packaging and chemical products use tin. The electronics sector links consumption to household devices, industrial equipment and circuit-board production. Small amounts of tin can perform an essential function in a finished product.
What affects Tin prices?
Mine output, refining capacity, electronic manufacturing and recycling flows influence tin prices. Supply disruptions can matter because production is concentrated in a limited number of regions. Changes in solder composition and packaging demand also affect consumption.
How to read Tin price today
This page follows Tin in LME · London. The price type is Monthly average, with values expressed in USD/tonne. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
Further reading: Royal Society of Chemistry — Tin ↗
Frequently asked questions about Tin
What is Tin price today?
The latest available value is 53,712.00 USD/tonne, for September 2026. It represents Monthly average. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. This is a monthly series. Its latest value belongs to the displayed publication month; a monthly average, settlement or contract reference is not an intraday price today.
What affects Tin prices?
Mine output, refining capacity, electronic manufacturing and recycling flows influence tin prices. Supply disruptions can matter because production is concentrated in a limited number of regions. Changes in solder composition and packaging demand also affect consumption.
What is Tin used for in everyday life and industry?
Solder for electronic assemblies, tinplate for packaging and chemical products use tin. The electronics sector links consumption to household devices, industrial equipment and circuit-board production. Small amounts of tin can perform an essential function in a finished product.
Why can local Tin prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Tin prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.