Natural uranium trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in natural uranium was worth $10.71 billion in 2024, about 75.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 166% since 2017, and up 39% 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 | $10.71B | 75.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.71B | 67.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.01B | 63.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.03B | 65.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.41B | 62.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.81B | 58.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.41B | 55.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.02B | 67.8K t |
Top natural uranium exporting countries
Kazakhstan is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Canada and the United States. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 48 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $4.54B | 42% |
| Canada | $3.21B | 30% |
| United States | $961.6M | 9% |
| Namibia | $749.3M | 7% |
| Australia | $348.2M | 3.3% |
| France | $319.3M | 3% |
| Niger | $239.6M | 2.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $122.4M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $87.7M | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $78.3M | 0.7% |
| Russia | $45.3M | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (23%), Russia (17%) and the United States (15%). 57 countries imported it, and the top three take 55% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.46B | 23% |
| Russia | $1.87B | 17% |
| United States | $1.57B | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.28B | 12% |
| France | $944.7M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $913.5M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $715.8M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $709.4M | 6.6% |
| Romania | $153.0M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $50.7M | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $35.7M | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $4.3M | 0% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $142.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $206.94 per kg and Uzbekistan $56.04 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 2844.10: Uranium: natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds. HS 2844 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most natural uranium?
Kazakhstan exported $4.54 billion in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Canada (30%) and the United States (9%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most natural uranium?
China imported $2.46 billion in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Russia (17%) and the United States (15%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in natural uranium?
It was worth $10.71 billion in 2024, about 75.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 166% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 48 countries reported exports and 57 reported imports.
What is the average price of natural uranium per kg?
The world average declared value was about $142.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $206.94 per kg and Uzbekistan $56.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for natural uranium?
The HS code for natural uranium is subheading 2844.10, 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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