How much uranium does Australia export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $431.9 million in 2024, 27% of world exports of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 100% of its uranium exports by value.
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Australia's uranium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $431.9 million | 27% | 3,304 t | $130,691 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261210 (Uranium ores and concentrates).
Where Australia's uranium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $432M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $178 | <0.1% |
| Canada | $19 | <0.1% |
Australia as a buyer of uranium
Australia imported $7,273 of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) in 2024, <0.1% of world imports, ranked #11.
The uranium price Australia sells into
The benchmark price, Uranium, U3O8, NUEXCO restricted spot, was $71.09/lb in August 2026, up 21% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Uranium price history.
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