On February 9, 2026, the tin inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 6,337 tons, a decrease of 379 tons. Among them, the inventory in Shanghai was 2,279 tons, a decrease of 64 tons; the inventory in Guangdong was 3,884 tons, a decrease of 313 tons; and the inventory in Jiangsu was 174 tons, a decrease of 2 tons.

PriceSeek's analysis of tin, with a long-short score of 1.5:
A decrease of 379 tons in inventory (approximately 6%) indicates tightening supply, which may reflect increased demand or supply constraints. This constitutes a significant positive support for spot prices, and spot prices are expected to rise. Futures prices may also be affected and rise, as declining inventory typically signals reduced future supply pressure. However, a comprehensive assessment should be made in conjunction with overall market demand dynamics.