10 Countries that Export the Most Uranium in the World

1. Kazakhstan

Export: 23,000 tons in 2015

In 2009, Kazakhstan, which occupies first place on our list of 10 countries that export the most uranium in the world, became world’s largest uranium producer. According to Kazatomprom, the former Soviet country will continue to lead the list of biggest U3O8 producers until 2025. Last year the country’s uranium output of 23,800 tons accounted for 39% of global production. Currently, there are some 50 uranium deposits which contain 12% of world’s uranium resources. Since Kazakhstan has one of the largest uranium reserves in the world, the greatest share of produced uranium is exported, mainly to China, EU, and America. Last year Kazakhstan was the US’ leading supplier of U3O8. Shipments from the former Soviet country totaled 5,443 tons which amounted to 23% of US’ demand.