How much uranium does France produce?
France is the 3rd largest producer of uranium: 390 terawatt-hours in 2025, 14% of the world's 2,845 terawatt-hours (Energy Institute).
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France's uranium production
| World rank | Production (terawatt-hours) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 390 terawatt-hours | 14% | -1.1% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16% | 16% | 15% | 13% | 14% |
France as a buyer of uranium
France imported $151.7 million of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) in 2024, 9.6% of world imports, ranked #3. Largest sources: Namibia (91%), Canada (8.7%), Italy (<0.1%), Portugal (<0.1%), Brazil (<0.1%).
The uranium price France 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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