Natural uranium imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.57 billion of natural uranium in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 57 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 155% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $1.57B | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $615.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $258.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $216.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 683 t |
| 2019 | $383.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $404.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $651.7M | 7.9K t |
Where the United States imports natural uranium from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.22B | 78% |
| Kazakhstan | $313.4M | 20% |
| South Africa | $34.5M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $191K | 0% |
| Egypt | $60K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 0% |
| Germany | $25K | 0% |
| France | $8K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.36 per kg, close to the world average of $142.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural uranium exports from the United States
The United States exported $961.6 million of natural uranium in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 48 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (47%), Netherlands (29%), Germany (24%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $453.8M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $275.2M | 29% |
| Germany | $227.5M | 24% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $319K | 0% |
| Japan | $163K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $94K | 0% |
| Mexico | $50K | 0% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported natural uranium worth $1.57 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 57 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural uranium to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.22 billion), followed by Kazakhstan (20%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural uranium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.36 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $142.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural uranium to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $651.7 million in 2017 to $1.57 billion in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $514.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export natural uranium?
Yes. The United States exported $961.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $605.8 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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