As of 2023, Kazakhstan dominates the global export of natural uranium, accounting for nearly half of the global share at 49.72%, with a modest year-on-year growth of 0.084%. Canada follows with a significant share of 27.2%, although experiencing a decline of 4.47%. The United States stands at 8.48% with a slight decrease of 2.69%. Ukraine and Germany have shown positive growth, with Germany seeing a remarkable increase of 35.09%. Meanwhile, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates demonstrated substantial growth rates, underscoring emerging shifts in global trading dynamics.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in uranium exports from developing regions, focusing on technological advances in uranium extraction and global nuclear energy demand shifts. Policy changes in major exporting countries and advancements in alternative energy sources may also influence the market landscape.
Top countries in Export of Natural Uranium Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kazakhstan | 49.72 | 2023 | -0.97% | +0.084% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 27.2 | 2023 | -5.3% | -4.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 8.48 | 2023 | -6.72% | -2.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 5.16 | 2023 | -0.036% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.25 | 2023 | -12.59% | -9.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1.4 | 2023 | +3.88% | +35.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 0.39 | 2023 | -11.25% | -8.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Africa | 0.31 | 2023 | -20.58% | -16.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 0.12 | 2023 | +2.85% | -0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 0.049 | 2023 | +2.92% | +1.64% | View data |