Enriched uranium and plutonium imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $4.65 billion of enriched uranium and plutonium in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 56 countries. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $4.65B | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.96B | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.93B | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.21B | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.74B | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.74B | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.75B | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.43B | 2.1K t |
Where the United States imports enriched uranium and plutonium from
The largest suppliers were France (28%), United Kingdom (24%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.29B | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $1.10B | 24% |
| Netherlands | $654.8M | 14% |
| Russia | $623.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $606.4M | 13% |
| China | $323.3M | 7% |
| Japan | $21.9M | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $19.3M | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $9.2M | 0.2% |
| Canada | $20K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,332.88 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1,769.33. 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.
Enriched uranium and plutonium exports from the United States
The United States exported $110.6 million of enriched uranium and plutonium in 2024 (40 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 24 countries. One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $81.2M | 73% |
| France | $12.2M | 11% |
| Belgium | $6.9M | 6.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.7M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $612K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $507K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $380K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $86K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported enriched uranium and plutonium worth $4.65 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 56 countries worldwide, with 41% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply enriched uranium and plutonium to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.29 billion), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of enriched uranium and plutonium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,332.88 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1,769.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of enriched uranium and plutonium to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.43 billion in 2017 to $4.65 billion in 2024, an increase of 225%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.55 billion a year.
Does the United States also export enriched uranium and plutonium?
Yes. The United States exported $110.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.54 billion a 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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