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Hong Kong SAR, China - Tin Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Tin Bars, Rods, Profiles And Wires - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Apr 6, 2024

In November 2023, Hong Kong Sees a Slight Decrease in Tin Bar Imports, With a Total Value of $1.1M

Hong Kong Tin Bar Imports

In November 2023, supplies from abroad of tin bars, rods, profiles and wires increased by 11% to 34 tons, rising for the second consecutive month after two months of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 with an increase of 80% against the previous month.

In value terms, tin bar imports contracted slightly to $1.1M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 with an increase of 51% m-o-m.Hong Kong Tin Bar Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Tin Bar in Hong Kong (thousand USD)
Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023
China74559933422.325280959131.978827830.9223312
Taiwan (Chinese)4585001221,167303517446622388720287138295
Malaysia27199.521065.122759.096.316919910610.669.9293
Japan6925643694308661,08058959697.4141445560132
SingaporeN/A52.384.367.850.1N/A22.0N/A45.133.5N/A29.9N/A
Others62.046.449.65.674.811240.829.617.732.714.910261.2
Total2,2281,8611,1681,7581,7732,5761,7851,4491,5341,3127881,1241,094

Imports by Country

Malaysia (11 tons), China (10 tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (8.2 tons) were the main suppliers of tin bar imports to Hong Kong, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest tin bar suppliers to Hong Kong were China ($312K), Taiwan (Chinese) ($295K) and Malaysia ($293K), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +0.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In November 2023, the tin bar price stood at $32,381 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), which is down by -12.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 an increase of 24% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $46,663 per ton. From October 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Japan ($40,305 per ton) and the UK ($38,498 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($27,798 per ton) and China ($30,010 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tin bar market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24432400 - Tin bars, rods, profiles and wires

Country coverage:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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