Reuters Africa reported the suspension of tin ingot export shipments from Indonesian smelters last month is creating a supply crunch for U.S. consumers.

As quoted in the market news:

Nearly in its seventh week, the shipping ban from the world’s largest exporter is expected to last until the end of the year, leaving many U.S. buyers with few other reliable supply lines and mounting concerns about next year’s supply contracts, market participants said.

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