Nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) by the United States reached $265.4 million in 2024 (373 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 42 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $370.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265.4M | 373 t |
| 2023 | $259.5M | 539 t |
| 2022 | $287.3M | 402 t |
| 2021 | $267.7M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $210.7M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $328.5M | 643 t |
| 2018 | $188.2M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $370.8M | 435 t |
Where the United States exports nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) to
The largest buyer markets were China (36%), Japan (27%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $96.6M | 36% |
| Japan | $70.4M | 27% |
| Mexico | $33.6M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $13.0M | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $10.6M | 4% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $8.8M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 2.2% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $712.25 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1,211.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) worth $79.0 million (135 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Germany (34%), Japan (30%), Croatia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.9M | 34% |
| Japan | $23.6M | 30% |
| Croatia | $9.9M | 13% |
| Sweden | $6.0M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 5.8% |
| France | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $51K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $11K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) exports (HS 8401.30): 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 8401.30: Fuel elements (cartridges): non-irradiated.
Common questions
What is the value of nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) exported by the United States?
The United States exported nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) worth $265.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 373 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 42 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($96.6 million), followed by Japan (27%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average export price of nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $712.25 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1,211.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $370.8 million in 2017 to $265.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $370.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $272.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated)?
Yes. The United States imported $79.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Japan and Croatia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $186.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated)?
The HS code for nuclear fuel elements (non-irradiated) is subheading 8401.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8401 page.
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