Price for Tin Ores and Concentrates in Nepal - 2022

Price for Tin Ores and Concentrates in Nepal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average tin ores and concentrates import price amounted to $3,571 per ton, waning by -14.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,296 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -6.6% per year.

Imports of Tin Ores and Concentrates in Nepal

In 2022, overseas purchases of tin ores and concentrateses increased by 17% to 7 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, tin ores and concentrates imports totaled $25 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.