Tin Price History

A long-term annual-average price series for tin is not yet published on Critical Minerals HQ. To preserve our strict no-fabrication rule we show only the live spot price plus the on-file fundamentals below — extended historical data will be added once a verified source is wired in.

Latest tracked price: $49,200 per USD/t (as of 2026-05-03).

About Tin

Tin is a silvery metal essential for electronics manufacturing as the primary component of solder. It connects virtually every electronic component in modern devices.

What drives Tin prices

Tin is indispensable for electronics manufacturing and is becoming critical for next-generation lithium-ion battery anodes. Demand is driven primarily by Electronics solder and circuit boards, Tinplate for food and beverage cans, Chemical catalysts and stabilizers. Supply is concentrated in China, Indonesia, Myanmar, so output disruptions or trade-policy shifts in those countries are the main long-run drivers of Tin prices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tin price?

The latest tracked tin price is $49,200 per USD/t. Live spot prices are shown on the Tin live-price page.

How has the tin price changed in the last year?

A long-term annual-average series for tin is not yet published on Critical Minerals HQ. We surface only the live spot price and on-file fundamentals to avoid presenting unverified historical changes.

How has the tin price changed over the last 5 years?

A long-term annual-average series for tin is not yet published on Critical Minerals HQ. We surface only the live spot price and on-file fundamentals to avoid presenting unverified historical changes.

How has the tin price changed over the last 10 years?

A long-term annual-average series for tin is not yet published on Critical Minerals HQ. We surface only the live spot price and on-file fundamentals to avoid presenting unverified historical changes.

What drives tin prices?

Tin is indispensable for electronics manufacturing and is becoming critical for next-generation lithium-ion battery anodes. Demand is driven primarily by Electronics solder and circuit boards, Tinplate for food and beverage cans, Chemical catalysts and stabilizers. Supply is concentrated in China, Indonesia, Myanmar, so output disruptions or trade-policy shifts in those countries are the main long-run drivers of Tin prices.