Nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) was worth $3.97 billion in 2024, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $3.97B | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.62B | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.43B | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.30B | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.09B | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.92B | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.92B | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.34B | 3.4K t |
Top nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Sweden and Germany. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 42 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $864.7M | 22% |
| Sweden | $853.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $472.9M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $362.2M | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $276.8M | 7% |
| United States | $265.4M | 6.7% |
| China | $264.6M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $258.0M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $149.9M | 3.8% |
| France | $135.5M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $44.8M | 1.1% |
| Croatia | $9.9M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are France (17%), China (16%) and Ukraine (9%). 102 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $663.2M | 17% |
| China | $633.4M | 16% |
| Ukraine | $338.7M | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $328.7M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $273.2M | 6.9% |
| Pakistan | $264.6M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $205.1M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $154.6M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $154.2M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $138.4M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $126.0M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $123.4M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1,211.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $1,893.10 per kg and the United States $712.20 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 8401.30: Fuel elements (cartridges): non-irradiated. HS 8401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated)?
Russia exported $864.7 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Sweden (22%) and Germany (12%). In all, 42 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated)?
France imported $663.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of China (16%) and Ukraine (9%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated)?
It was worth $3.97 billion in 2024, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 42 countries reported exports and 102 reported imports.
What is the average price of nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1,211.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $1,893.10 per kg and the United States $712.20 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 nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated)?
The HS code for nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) is subheading 8401.30, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8401 page.
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