Market reference update: Contract examples below may be historical. See the official exchange resources for current listings and terms.
Tin futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to take delivery, from the seller, a specific quantity of tin (eg. 5 tonnes) at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.
Tin Futures Exchanges
You can trade Tin futures at London Metal Exchange (LME).
LME Tin futures prices are quoted in dollars and cents per metric ton and are traded in lot sizes of 5 tonnes (11023 pounds).
Official futures market resources
Use the exchange pages for current contract specifications and margin information. Quotes may be delayed or require sign-in. Margin requirements vary by position and broker.
| Exchange & futures product | Market information | Margin information |
|---|---|---|
| LME Tin | Quotes / market data Contract specifications | View margin information |
Exchange references reviewed 2026-09-12. Educational examples and exchange names elsewhere in this article may be historical.
Tin Futures Price Chart
LME tin futures. Continuous contract; prices may be delayed and differ from individual expiries.
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Tin Futures Trading Basics
Consumers and producers of tin can manage tin price risk by purchasing and selling tin futures. Tin producers can employ a short hedge to lock in a selling price for the tin they produce while businesses that require tin can utilize a long hedge to secure a purchase price for the commodity they need.
Tin futures are also traded by speculators who assume the price risk that hedgers try to avoid in return for a chance to profit from favorable tin price movement. Speculators buy tin futures when they believe that tin prices will go up. Conversely, they will sell tin futures when they think that tin prices will fall.
