How much uranium does United States produce?
United States is the largest producer of uranium: 826 terawatt-hours in 2025, 29% of the world's 2,845 terawatt-hours (Energy Institute).
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United States's uranium production
| World rank | Production (terawatt-hours) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 826 terawatt-hours | 29% | -0.2% a year | 2025 |
Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, Statistical Review 2026.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 31% | 31% | 31% | 29% |
United States as a buyer of uranium
United States imported $527.2 million of uranium ores and concentrates (HS 261210) in 2024, 33% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $527.2 million of uranium imports in 2024, 82% came from Australia and 17% from Namibia, among 6 suppliers. Largest sources: Australia (82%), Namibia (17%), Canada (1.4%), Japan (<0.1%), United Kingdom (<0.1%).
The uranium price United States 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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