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Tin Price Today

Refined tin used in soldering, plating, and alloys.

Last updated: November 10, 2026

Source: LME tin, via MetalpriceAPI

42,244.62
USD/MT
+0.08%
24h change
-5.17%
7-day change
-12.38%
30-day change

Tin (LME tin) was 42,244.62 USD/MT on 10 November 2026, according to MetalpriceAPI data. That is down 12.38% since 11 Oct 2026.

Tin price facts and sources
Price42,244.62 USD/MT
As of10 November 2026
Type of figureMarket price, live data updated daily
What it measuresLME tin
SourceMetalpriceAPI market data
Change since 11 Oct 2026-12.38%
UnitUSD/MT (US dollars per metric tonne)

Indicative only, not a contract price. How MetalsPlace sources its prices

30-Day Price Trend
About Tin

Tin is primarily used as a coating (tinplate) and as a key component of solder for electronics manufacturing. It is one of the smaller LME metals by volume but has significant supply concentration risk.

Compare Tin prices by country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇬 Nigeria.

Common Grades & Types
LME Grade Tin (99.85%)
The LME delivery standard for primary tin.
Tin Bearing Scrap (Tin Solders)
Scrap solder, tin-lead alloys, tinplate scrap.
Dross and Skimmings
Oxide-rich by-products from tin processing.
Key Applications
  • Solder for electronics (PCBs)
  • Tin plating (food cans, tinplate)
  • Alloys (bronze, pewter, babbitt)
  • Specialty chemicals
What Drives Tin Prices
  • 1Indonesian and Myanmarese export volumes (dominant suppliers)
  • 2Electronics industry demand (solder)
  • 3LME inventory levels
  • 4Tin concentrate supply from DRC and Bolivia
Frequently Asked Questions

Why is tin so expensive compared to other base metals?

Tin is produced in relatively small volumes and supply is concentrated in a few countries (Indonesia, Myanmar). Its high use in electronics solder means demand is sensitive to tech industry cycles.

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
Nov 10, 202642,244.62+0.08%
Nov 9, 202642,211.81-0.03%
Nov 8, 202642,223.20—
Nov 7, 202642,223.20-3.69%
Nov 6, 202643,840.12-0.03%
Nov 5, 202643,852.43-3.11%
Nov 4, 202645,261.99+1.61%
Nov 3, 202644,545.59-1.66%
Nov 2, 202645,296.63—
Nov 1, 202645,296.63—
Oct 31, 202645,296.63-2.01%
Oct 30, 202646,226.32-1.45%
Oct 29, 202646,904.44+0.87%
Oct 28, 202646,499.75+0.99%
Oct 27, 202646,044.02+0.85%
Oct 26, 202645,653.92—
Oct 25, 202645,653.92—
Oct 24, 202645,653.92-2.26%
Oct 23, 202646,710.30-0.17%
Oct 22, 202646,788.68+0.97%
Oct 21, 202646,337.51+0.90%
Oct 20, 202645,922.80+0.52%
Oct 19, 202645,686.73—
Oct 17, 202645,686.73-0.64%
Oct 16, 202645,979.31-2.55%
Oct 15, 202647,183.34-2.71%
Oct 14, 202648,497.66+0.38%
Oct 13, 202648,312.64+0.25%
Oct 12, 202648,192.33-0.05%
Oct 11, 202648,216.02—
Current Price
42,244.62
USD/MT
24h
+0.08%
7d
-5.17%
30d
-12.38%
Trade Tin
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.