Thailand - Tin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Tin Price in Thailand - 2023

Contents:

  1. Tin Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2023
  2. Tin Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023
  3. Tin Exports in Thailand
  4. Tin Imports in Thailand

Tin Price in Thailand (FOB) - 2023

The average tin export price stood at $26,461 per ton in September 2023, declining by -4.2% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 19% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $28,672 per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In September 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Taiwan (Chinese) ($28,089 per ton) and Belgium ($26,891 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($26,114 per ton) and Italy ($26,235 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tin Price in Thailand (CIF) - 2023

The average tin import price stood at $23,760 per ton in September 2023, dropping by -19.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 14% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $29,537 per ton. From March 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($37,005 per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($23,276 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tin Exports in Thailand

In 2022, shipments abroad of tin decreased by -29.8% to 4.5K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tin exports contracted rapidly to $125M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 69%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $202M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Export of Tin in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan42.222.075.135.4-5.7%
Netherlands17.725.231.027.215.4%
South Korea7.517.331.526.251.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)6.613.521.811.118.9%
Bangladesh4.60.2N/A8.020.3%
Belgium3.08.78.37.435.1%
United States10.02.78.43.6-28.9%
Spain16.413.68.5N/A-28.0%
Others6.316.317.06.51.0%
Total1141202021253.1%

Top Export Markets for Tin from Thailand in 2022:

  1. Japan (1253.1 tons)
  2. Netherlands (989.7 tons)
  3. South Korea (925.3 tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (399.7 tons)
  5. Belgium (288.6 tons)
  6. Bangladesh (264.2 tons)
  7. United States (180.2 tons)

Tin Imports in Thailand

In 2022, overseas purchases of tin were finally on the rise to reach 1.7K tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a sharp setback.

In value terms, tin imports soared to $41M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn.

Import of Tin in Thailand (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia44.744.89.021.0-22.3%
PhilippinesN/AN/A1.67.2350.0%
Indonesia14.811.96.76.9-22.5%
China3.80.75.13.90.9%
Japan1.90.60.31.1-16.7%
Others1.61.23.30.9-17.5%
Total66.759.225.940.9-15.0%

Top Suppliers of Tin to Thailand in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (1055.9 tons)
  2. Philippines (238.4 tons)
  3. Indonesia (237.3 tons)
  4. China (136.0 tons)
  5. Japan (34.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tin market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24431330 - Unwrought non-alloy tin (excluding tin powders and flakes)

Country coverage:

  • Thailand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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