How much uranium does China produce and export?
China is the 2nd largest producer of uranium: 485 terawatt-hours in 2025, 17% of the world's 2,845 terawatt-hours (Energy Institute). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $19,504 in 2024, <0.1% of world exports of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) (CEPII BACI).
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China's uranium production
| World rank | Production (terawatt-hours) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 485 terawatt-hours | 17% | +11% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <0.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 14% | 17% |
China's uranium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,504 | <0.1% | 0 t | $6,501,333 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261210 (Uranium ores and concentrates).
China as a buyer of uranium
China imported $803.2 million of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) in 2024, 51% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $803.2 million of uranium imports in 2024, 100% came from Namibia and 0% from Niger, among 3 suppliers. Largest sources: Namibia (100%), Niger (<0.1%), Uzbekistan (<0.1%).
The uranium price China 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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