Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Tin Prices Likely to Remain Firm on AI, Electronics Demand
Tin, used in electronics, is expected to stay expensive because of high demand from new technologies like AI and electronics.
Supplies are low, and it's hard to find tin.
Even though a major supplier, Myanmar, might start exporting again, there are still some uncertainties.
Indonesia is exporting more tin.
Experts believe the prices will remain high.
This is because not enough tin is available to meet the demand.
Tin prices are expected to remain firm due to demand from AI and electronics sectors.
LME stocks are critically low, making the market sensitive to shocks despite supply from Myanmar resuming.
Prices have declined from a high of $35,100 on July 23 but remain strong, averaging above $35,500 in July.
Indonesia's tin exports have recovered, but global stocks remain low.
Analysts forecast prices to remain between $32,000 and $35,000 per tonne in the third quarter.
- Who
- Analysts from BMI, the International Tin Association, and Sucden Financial.
- What
- Tin prices are expected to remain firm due to strong demand and limited supply.
- When
- The remainder of the year and into 2026.
- Where
- Global market, with key players including Myanmar, Indonesia, and China.
- Why
- Due to demand from AI and electronics sectors and tight inventories.
Bullish View
Bearish View
Market Sensitivity and Supply Pressures
Bullish View
The market remains sensitive to shocks due to critically low LME stocks and growing demand.
Bearish View
Easing supply pressures and potential tariff headwinds are emerging.
- LME Price
- $33,256 a tonne (August 2025)
- 2025 Price Forecast
- $33,000 per tonne (BMI)
- July Average Price
- Above $35,500
- Myanmar Reserves
- Third largest globally
- Indonesia Export Increase (Jan-May 2025)
- 110% year-on-year