Nuclear reactor components trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in nuclear reactor components was worth $834.7 million in 2024, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and up 69% 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 | $834.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $493.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $569.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $572.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $461.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $455.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $976.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $585.0M | 9.4K t |
Top nuclear reactor components exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 39% of world exports, followed by France and the United States. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 45 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $322.0M | 39% |
| France | $148.7M | 18% |
| United States | $87.0M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $76.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $75.3M | 9% |
| South Korea | $28.8M | 3.5% |
| China | $28.3M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $23.2M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $15.4M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $7.8M | 0.9% |
| Ukraine | $5.1M | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $4.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (41%), the United Kingdom (30%) and France (6%). 92 countries imported it, and the top three take 77% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $343.4M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $252.7M | 30% |
| France | $48.1M | 5.8% |
| United States | $45.1M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $20.1M | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $16.6M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $12.3M | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $11.6M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $9.7M | 1.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.8M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 1% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 0.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $95.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $273.32 per kg and China $67.09 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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The shipment records behind Nuclear reactor components (HS 8401.40) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8401.40: Nuclear reactors: parts thereof. HS 8401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most nuclear reactor components?
Russia exported $322.0 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by France (18%) and the United States (10%). In all, 45 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most nuclear reactor components?
China imported $343.4 million in 2024, 41% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (30%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 77%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in nuclear reactor components?
It was worth $834.7 million in 2024, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $976.1 million. 45 countries reported exports and 92 reported imports.
What is the average price of nuclear reactor components per kg?
The world average declared value was about $95.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $273.32 per kg and China $67.09 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 reactor components?
The HS code for nuclear reactor components is subheading 8401.40, 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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