How much tin does Malaysia produce and export?
Malaysia is the nullth largest producer of tin: 5,000 tonnes in 2025, 1.7% of the world's 290,000 tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $545.3 million in 2024, 8.5% of world exports of unwrought tin (HS 8001) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Japan, which takes 21% of its tin exports by value.
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Malaysia's tin production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 tonnes | 1.7% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Malaysia's tin exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $545.3 million | 8.5% | 18,790 t | $29,020 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 8001 (Unwrought tin).
Where Malaysia's tin goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Malaysia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $117M | 21% |
| China | $82M | 15% |
| Thailand | $81M | 15% |
| India | $68M | 12% |
| South Korea | $41M | 7.6% |
The tin price Malaysia 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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