REUTERS/Claro Cortes/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - China's imports of tin concentrates collapsed in September, reflecting the suspension of mining activity in the semi-autonomous Wa state in neighbouring Myanmar.
China's imports of tin concentrates from Myanmar and other sourcesIMPORT SLUMPChina imported 7,300 metric tons of tin concentrates in September, which was the lowest monthly count since February 2019.
Imports from Myanmar slumped to just 1,421 metric tons after a mini surge over July and August ahead of the mining ban.
The Myanmar ban has to date had little impact on either China's production of refined tin or the tin price.
The boom in tin usage for home electronics during lockdown in 2020-2021 has given way to a prolonged downturn.
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