Radioactive compounds (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in radioactive compounds (other) was worth $2.75 billion in 2024, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% 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 | $2.75B | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.51B | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.99B | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.95B | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.71B | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.76B | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.80B | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.66B | 3.6K t |
Top radioactive compounds (other) exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 119 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $730.4M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $409.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $309.8M | 11% |
| United States | $299.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $151.5M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $132.6M | 4.8% |
| Russia | $120.7M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $107.6M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $54.6M | 2% |
| France | $53.2M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $45.6M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $39.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (34%), Germany (8%) and Italy (5%). 157 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $932.8M | 34% |
| Germany | $214.8M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $147.3M | 5.4% |
| China | $128.5M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $128.4M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $124.5M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $91.4M | 3.3% |
| France | $82.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $76.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $70.1M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $67.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $59.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $629.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $5,801.12 per kg and Germany $373.78 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 2844.40: Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds: radioactive residues. HS 2844 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most radioactive compounds (other)?
Canada exported $730.4 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Germany (11%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most radioactive compounds (other)?
The United States imported $932.8 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Italy (5%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in radioactive compounds (other)?
It was worth $2.75 billion in 2024, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 66% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 119 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of radioactive compounds (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $629.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $5,801.12 per kg and Germany $373.78 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 radioactive compounds (other)?
The HS code for radioactive compounds (other) is subheading 2844.40, 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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