Enriched uranium and plutonium imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $757.1 million of enriched uranium and plutonium in 2024 (453 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $757.1M | 453 t |
| 2023 | $494.3M | 359 t |
| 2022 | $335.2M | 240 t |
| 2021 | $228.7M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $209.2M | 259 t |
| 2019 | $514.8M | 633 t |
| 2018 | $416.9M | 579 t |
| 2017 | $295.0M | 491 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports enriched uranium and plutonium from
Most of the value came from France (44%), Netherlands (40%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $331.2M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $306.6M | 41% |
| Germany | $118.6M | 16% |
| United States | $612K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $159K | 0% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,669.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1,769.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Enriched uranium and plutonium exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of enriched uranium and plutonium by the United Kingdom reached $1.95 billion in 2024 (836 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 24 countries for exports of this product. United States alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.10B | 57% |
| Sweden | $406.8M | 21% |
| Spain | $399.4M | 21% |
| Japan | $35.7M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 0.1% |
| China | $110K | 0% |
| France | $10K | 0% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom enriched uranium and plutonium imports (HS 2844.20): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of enriched uranium and plutonium imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported enriched uranium and plutonium worth $757.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 56 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply enriched uranium and plutonium to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($331.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (40%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of enriched uranium and plutonium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,669.84 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1,769.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of enriched uranium and plutonium to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $295.0 million in 2017 to $757.1 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $406.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export enriched uranium and plutonium?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.95 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Sweden and Spain. That compares with imports of $757.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for enriched uranium and plutonium?
The HS code for enriched uranium and plutonium is subheading 2844.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2844 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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