Depleted uranium and thorium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in depleted uranium and thorium was worth $95.1 million in 2024, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017, and up 10% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $86.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $81.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $51.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $114.6M | 33.6K t |
Top depleted uranium and thorium exporting countries
Exports are led by South Africa (69%), the United States (12%) and Sweden (8%). 57 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 89%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $65.7M | 69% |
| United States | $11.3M | 12% |
| Sweden | $7.4M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $917K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $865K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $608K | 0.6% |
| France | $418K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $369K | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (26%), France (12%) and Canada (7%). 104 countries imported it, and the top three take 45% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.5M | 26% |
| France | $11.5M | 12% |
| Canada | $6.3M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 6.2% |
| China | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $2.8M | 3% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $36.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $204.14 per kg and Slovakia $1.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2844.30: Uranium: depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium: compounds of these products. HS 2844 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most depleted uranium and thorium?
South Africa exported $65.7 million in 2024, 69% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Sweden (8%). In all, 57 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most depleted uranium and thorium?
The United States imported $24.5 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of France (12%) and Canada (7%). The top three importers together take 45%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in depleted uranium and thorium?
It was worth $95.1 million in 2024, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $114.6 million. 57 countries reported exports and 104 reported imports.
What is the average price of depleted uranium and thorium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $36.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Africa averaged $204.14 per kg and Slovakia $1.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for depleted uranium and thorium?
The HS code for depleted uranium and thorium is subheading 2844.30, in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2844 page.
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