🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of radioactive element: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $1.99 billion of radioactive element in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 122 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of radioactive element by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.99B | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.63B | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $939.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $695.0M | 622 t |
| 2019 | $487.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $882.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $842.6M | 25.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports radioactive element to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.11B | 56% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $407.0M | 21% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $399.7M | 20% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $37.6M | 1.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.6M | 0.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.5M | 0.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.7M | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.7M | 0.1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.5M | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.1M | 0.1% |
Types of radioactive element under HS 2844
| 2844.20 | Uranium: enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 98% |
| 2844.40 | Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures… | 2% |
| 2844.10 | Uranium: natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or… | 0% |
| 2844.30 | Uranium: depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 0% |
| 2844.50 | Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2844.
Average export price of radioactive element
The average declared value was about $1,898.22 per kg, 573% above the world average of $282.19. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports radioactive element
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported radioactive element worth $1.80 billion (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 160 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Canada (28%), United States (26%), France (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $511.1M | 29% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $467.4M | 26% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $332.7M | 19% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $324.4M | 18% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $128.1M | 7.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $12.9M | 0.7% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $3.6M | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $3.1M | 0.2% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $2.8M | 0.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.4M | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Radioactive element trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of radioactive element imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported radioactive element worth $1.80 billion in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import radioactive element from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (28%), United States (26%), France (19%).
What is the average import price of radioactive element in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $382.32 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $282.19 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export radioactive element?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported radioactive element worth $1.99 billion in 2024, mainly to United States, Sweden, Spain.
What is the HS code for radioactive element?
Radioactive element falls under HS heading 2844 (Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading radioactive element with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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