World refined tin consumption by use: 2004-2009

Analysis [see attachment] shows world refined tin consumption tonnage over the period 2004-2009, broken down by end-use. For production of steel tin plate, world demand over the period declined from ~60,000 to ~54,200 tonnes.

Source: ITRI
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For analytical chart, see attachment.