Tin fell to 39,136 USD/T on December 1, 2025, down 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Tin's price has risen 8.57%, and is up 36.97% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Tin - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

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This statistic depicts the average annual prices for tin from 2014 through 2026*. In 2024, the average price for tin stood at 30,066 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

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In 2024, the average annual London Metal Exchange (LME) price for tin was approximately ** U.S. dollars per pound, making it the highest-priced base metal that year. Nickel had the *******highest price out of the base metals at that time, with an average annual LME price of approximately **** U.S. dollars per pound in 2024. Although there is no clear-cut definition of the term, base metals usually refer to metals that oxidize easily, and is most commonly categorized as including tin, nickel, copper, zinc, lead, and aluminum.

In October 2022, the tin price amounted to $27.6 per kg (CIF, Germany), with a decrease of -9.1% against the previous month.

In December 2022, the price of tin was $22.4 per kg (CIF, Canada), representing a 7.6% increase from the previous month.

In June 2023, the Tin price reached $26,326 per ton (CIF, Australia), showing a 5.9% growth compared to the previous month.

In 2024, the average market spot price of an aluminum ingot was estimated at *** U.S. dollars per pound. Throughout the indicated period, this was by far the highest spot price for aluminum ingots. The fluctuations in aluminum prices can have far-reaching effects on the economy, influencing costs for products ranging from beverage cans to automotive parts. Production of aluminum
The primary production of aluminum in the United States has experienced fluctuations recently, with an estimated production volume of ******* metric tons in 2023. The primary production process involves the melting of alumina into pure aluminum. While the United States is one of the top 10 producers of primary aluminum, China is leading the way in terms of aluminum smelter production, with a production volume of ** million metric tons in 2023.  Price comparison with other base metals The pricing of materials is influenced by various elements, such as manufacturing techniques, availability, and demand in diverse industries. In 2023, of the various base metals, tin was priced approximately at ** U.S. dollars per pound and was the highest priced base metal at that time. In contrast, aluminum had the fourth highest price that year.

Lead rose to 2,003.78 USD/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.11% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has fallen 1.32%, and is down 3.99% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lead - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In January 2023, the tin price stood at $24,417 per ton (CIF, Italy), growing by 2.8% against the previous month.

LME Index rose to 4,700 Index Points on October 29, 2025, up 0.79% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has risen 7.33%, and is up 13.22% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. LME Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Indium traded flat at 2,505 CNY/Kg on November 28, 2025. Over the past month, Indium's price has fallen 0.40%, and is down 2.72% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Indium.

In August 2022, the tin ores and concentrates price stood at $11.3 per kg (FOB, Australia), remaining constant against the previous month.

The price of Tin in March 2023 rose to $26,658 per ton (CIF, India), showing a 1.9% increase compared to the previous month.

In April 2023, the Tin Ore price in Spain increased by 17% to $15,852 per ton (FOB), compared to the previous month.

Pakistan Average Retail Price: Vegetable Ghee: Tin data was reported at 464.460 PKR/2.5 kg in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 452.680 PKR/2.5 kg for 2017. Pakistan Average Retail Price: Vegetable Ghee: Tin data is updated yearly, averaging 201.955 PKR/2.5 kg from Jun 1991 (Median) to 2018, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 519.140 PKR/2.5 kg in 2013 and a record low of 49.070 PKR/2.5 kg in 1991. Pakistan Average Retail Price: Vegetable Ghee: Tin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Bank of Pakistan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.P001: Average Retail Price.

In 2024, the Nigerien tin market increased by 1.6% to $9.1M, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Tin consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pakistan Consumer Price: Multan: FB: Vegetable Ghee: Tin data was reported at 470.000 PKR/2.5 kg in Jan 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 470.000 PKR/2.5 kg for Dec 2017. Pakistan Consumer Price: Multan: FB: Vegetable Ghee: Tin data is updated monthly, averaging 228.000 PKR/2.5 kg from Sep 1995 (Median) to Jan 2018, with 262 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 540.000 PKR/2.5 kg in Oct 2012 and a record low of 112.500 PKR/2.5 kg in Oct 1996. Pakistan Consumer Price: Multan: FB: Vegetable Ghee: Tin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.P012: Consumer Price: Multan.