Enriched uranium and plutonium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in enriched uranium and plutonium was worth $11.47 billion in 2024, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 136% since 2017, and up 27% 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 | $11.47B | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.03B | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.00B | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.00B | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.35B | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.44B | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.15B | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.85B | 5.5K t |
Top enriched uranium and plutonium exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by France and the United Kingdom. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 24 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.79B | 24% |
| France | $2.22B | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $1.95B | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.65B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.19B | 10% |
| China | $577.2M | 5% |
| Canada | $412.0M | 3.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $244.4M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $177.3M | 1.6% |
| United States | $110.6M | 1% |
| Namibia | $97.8M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $21.9M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (41%), South Korea (12%) and Sweden (10%). 56 countries imported it, and the top three take 63% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.65B | 41% |
| South Korea | $1.43B | 13% |
| Sweden | $1.18B | 10% |
| China | $1.04B | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $757.1M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $671.8M | 5.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $551.1M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $505.6M | 4.4% |
| France | $329.8M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $323.7M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $17.2M | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $15.8M | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1,769.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2,655.37 per kg and Kazakhstan $1,095.98 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 2844.20: Uranium: enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products. HS 2844 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most enriched uranium and plutonium?
Russia exported $2.79 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by France (19%) and the United Kingdom (17%). In all, 24 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most enriched uranium and plutonium?
The United States imported $4.65 billion in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (12%) and Sweden (10%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in enriched uranium and plutonium?
It was worth $11.47 billion in 2024, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 136% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 24 countries reported exports and 56 reported imports.
What is the average price of enriched uranium and plutonium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1,769.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2,655.37 per kg and Kazakhstan $1,095.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for enriched uranium and plutonium?
The HS code for enriched uranium and plutonium is subheading 2844.20, 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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