๐น๐ญ Tin Price Today in Thailand | เธฟ514.75
Live tin price in Thai Baht (THB) โ updated every minute
Last updated: May 5, 2026, 12:57 AM ET
Price (THB)
เธฟ514.75
Price (USD/lb)
$14.5
Tin Spot (USD/lb)
$14.5000
USD/THB Rate
1 USD = 35.5 THB
About Tin
Tin is one of humanity's oldest metals, yet it remains critical to modern technology. More than half of global tin is used in solder for electronics โ every smartphone, laptop, EV, and data center depends on tin solder to function. Tin is also used in tinplate (food cans), bronze alloys, specialty chemicals, and glass coatings.
Tin price in Thailand: what drives it?
The tin price in Thailand reflects the global LME benchmark converted to Thai Baht. Tin is a critical mineral for the electronics and semiconductor supply chain. Supply is concentrated in China, Indonesia, and Myanmar โ making the market susceptible to production disruptions. The price in THB moves with both global tin market conditions and the USD/THB exchange rate.
Frequently Asked Questions โ Tin in Thailand
What is the tin price today in Thailand?
The tin price in Thailand is calculated from the international LME spot price in USD per pound, converted to Thai Baht at the current exchange rate. Tin is traded globally on the London Metal Exchange (LME), with prices quoted in USD per metric ton and converted to per-pound for this display.
Why is tin so important for electronics and technology?
Tin is the primary metal in solder โ the alloy used to join electronic components on circuit boards. Every smartphone, laptop, electric vehicle controller, and server uses tin solder. As semiconductor and electronics production has grown, so has tin demand. The electronics industry accounts for over 50% of global tin consumption.
Where does tin come from? Who are the major producers?
China is the world's largest tin producer, accounting for approximately 45% of global mine output. Indonesia is the second-largest producer, though export restrictions have tightened supply from Indonesian smelters in recent years. Myanmar contributes significant volumes. Bolivia, Peru, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are other notable producers. The LME is the primary global price-setting venue for tin.
What drives tin price volatility?
Tin prices are highly sensitive to supply disruptions. Indonesia's smelter licensing policies, flooding at Myanmar's Wa State mines, and artisanal mining conditions in the DRC have all historically caused significant price moves. On the demand side, electronics production cycles, EV adoption rates, and semiconductor capacity expansions all influence tin prices. Tin is one of the smaller-volume LME metals, so supply shocks have an outsized price impact.
Can I invest in tin in Thailand?
Investors in Thailand can access tin exposure through ETFs focused on critical or technology metals, shares in major tin producers such as Yunnan Tin (China), PT Timah (Indonesia), and Minsur (Peru), or through LME tin futures contracts via a commodities broker. Physical tin investment is impractical for most retail investors due to storage and handling requirements.