The Eurasian Economic Commission has launched an investigation into imports of white tin from China. The reason was a sharp increase in supplies: in 2025, imports increased by 54% compared to 2024, which led to serious problems for producers in Russia and Belarus, Kommersant reports.
The application was filed by the Belarusian Metal Rolling Company, which was supported by the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK). Together, these enterprises account for more than half of all white tin production in the EAEU. Due to cheap imports, they were forced to reduce production by 13–17%, sales fell by 10–11%, and profits plummeted by 69–83%, going into the red.
The main supplier is China, where local manufacturers enjoy state support and offer tin at prices 20–30% lower than Russian ones (60–70 thousand rubles per ton versus 80–100 thousand rubles). At the same time, the total capacity of Russia and Belarus is estimated at approximately 300 thousand tons — this is enough to almost completely cover domestic demand. The US and the European Union have already imposed protective duties against similar imports from China.
