How much uranium does Namibia export?
It is the largest exporter by value: $1.1 billion in 2024, 68% of world exports of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 74% of its uranium exports by value.
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Namibia's uranium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.1 billion | 68% | 10,453 t | $103,284 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261210 (Uranium ores and concentrates).
Where Namibia's uranium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Namibia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $803M | 74% |
| France | $138M | 13% |
| United States | $88M | 8.1% |
| Canada | $50M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $20,668 | <0.1% |
The uranium price Namibia 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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