Tin
Which countries have tin reserves? 23 countries in the Magna Factbook list tin among their natural resources, ranked and linked.
Last updated: October 2026
23 countries list tin among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder, ahead of United Kingdom, Indonesia. Control of tin is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on supply chains.
| # | Country | Power |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 88.03/100 |
| 2 | United Kingdom | 82.72/100 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 73.44/100 |
| 4 | Australia | 72.51/100 |
| 5 | Brazil | 68.58/100 |
| 6 | Malaysia | 67.32/100 |
| 7 | South Africa | 61.47/100 |
| 8 | Argentina | 60.77/100 |
| 9 | Thailand | 60.4/100 |
| 10 | Portugal | 56.21/100 |
| 11 | Nigeria | 54.23/100 |
| 12 | Mongolia | 51.22/100 |
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Tin is used for solder, coatings, alloys, and electronics.
Among countries tracked by the Bureau, China is the highest-ranked holder of tin, with a power score of 88.03/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just production volume — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
The Bureau does not publish a specific percentage for China's control of tin. What the data shows is that China is ranked #1 among the 23 countries that list tin among their natural resources, with a power score of 88.03/100.
Tin is a natural resource tracked by the Bureau. 23 countries list tin among their natural resources. China — scored 88.03/100 by the Bureau — is the highest-ranked holder. Control of tin is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it.
Which countries hold tin?
23 countries list tin among their natural resources. The page ranks each by its national power score, with a link to its full country profile.
Which country holds the most tin?
China is the highest-ranked holder, with a power score of 88.03/100. The ranking reflects national power, not just reserves — it shows who has leverage, not just who has deposits.
Why is tin geopolitically important?
Control of tin is geopolitical leverage: whoever holds the resource weighs on the supply chains that depend on it. The Bureau's mineral pages show who holds what, ranked by national power.