Natural uranium imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of natural uranium by the United Kingdom reached $913.5 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 57 countries for imports of this product. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $913.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $606.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $497.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $495.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.0M | 405 t |
| 2019 | $108.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $194.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $62.5M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports natural uranium from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $459.7M | 50% |
| United States | $453.8M | 50% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $227.13 per kg, 60% above the world average of $142.36. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom natural uranium imports (HS 2844.10): 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 2844.10: Uranium: natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of natural uranium imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported natural uranium worth $913.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 57 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural uranium to the United Kingdom?
Canada was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($459.7 million), followed by the United States (50%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural uranium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $227.13 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $142.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural uranium to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.5 million in 2017 to $913.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $364.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural uranium?
The HS code for natural uranium is subheading 2844.10. 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.
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