How much tin does Bolivia produce and export?
Bolivia is the nullth largest producer of tin: 15,000 tonnes in 2025, 5.2% of the world's 290,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $691.1 million in 2024, 11% of world exports of unwrought tin (HS 8001) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 32% of its tin exports by value.
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Bolivia's tin production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 tonnes | 5.2% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Bolivia's tin exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $691.1 million | 11% | 22,238 t | $31,078 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 8001 (Unwrought tin).
Where Bolivia's tin goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Bolivia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $222M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $119M | 17% |
| United States | $76M | 11% |
| Germany | $55M | 8% |
| Belgium | $38M | 5.5% |
The tin price Bolivia sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, was $53,712/t in September 2026, up 56% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 26% a year, calmer in 88% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Tin price history.
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