Data from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) show that in August 2023, global refined tin production was 26,200 tons, consumption was 27,500 tons, and there was a supply shortage of 1,300 tons; from January to August 2023, global refined tin production was 226,000 tons, consumption was 218,400 tons, and excess supply was 7,600 tons.
Global tin ore production in August 2023 was 21,400 tons; global tin ore production from January to August 2023 was 195,300 tons.