November 21, 2008

China tin production in January to February 2008 down by 15.7% YoY

It is reported that China refined tin production down by 15.7% YoY to 19,237 tonnes in the first two months of 2008. According to the provisional data issued by the National Bureau of Statistics, January production was down by 18.0% to 9,890 tonnes and February output down by 13.4% to 9,347 tonnes.

As per report the drop mainly reflects the adverse effects of extremely bad weather in the period, especially in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. The two provinces account for over 20% of national production.

National Bureau of Statistics previously reported China’s 2007 production at 149,102 tonnes, averaging some 12,400 tonnes per month. December production was 12,682 tonnes.