Description
China Uranium Resource Import
In recent years, China’s nuclear power sector has developed rapidly. As of December 31, 2025, there were 59 operational nuclear power units in China (excluding the Taiwan region), with a total installed capacity of 62,518.74 MWe (rated capacity).
From January to December 2025, the cumulative power generation of operating nuclear power units nationwide reached 467.02 billion kWh, an increase of 4.91% compared to the same period in 2024. The cumulative on-grid electricity volume was 438.93 billion kWh, also up 4.91% year-on-year.
China has ranked first globally for several consecutive years in terms of the installed capacity of nuclear power units under construction. As China’s installed nuclear power capacity rises, so does its demand for uranium resources.
Due to China’s scarce domestic uranium resources, with total reserves not exceeding 200,000 tons, and the high cost of extraction, China needs to import a large amount of uranium resources every year.
According to CRI’s analysis, China’s uranium imports reached 27,440.0 tons in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 46.7%, with the import value totaling US$ 4.79 billion, up 46.5% year-on-year.
From January to April 2026, China imported approximately 4,683.6 tons of uranium resources, an increase of about 30.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
In 2025, China imported 26,246.8 tons of natural uranium, accounting for 95.7% of total imports, with an import value of US$ 3.53 billion, accounting for 73.7% of total import value.
In 2025, China’s major sources of natural uranium imports included Kazakhstan, Namibia, Uzbekistan, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
China faces a shortage of domestic uranium resources and relies heavily on imports. Nuclear power accounts for approximately 5% of the country’s total electricity generation, leaving significant room for growth. CRI projects that as China’s installed nuclear power capacity continues to rise, the demand for uranium resources will steadily increase. China’s uranium imports are expected to continue to rise from 2026 to 2035.
Key Contents
- Status of China’s uranium imports and key sources (2021–2025)
- Key drivers and market opportunities for China’s uranium imports
- What are the primary drivers, challenges, and opportunities for China’s uranium imports during the 2026–2035 forecast period?
- Which countries are the main sources of China’s uranium imports, and what are their export volumes and prices?
- What is the projected revenue for China’s uranium import market during the 2026–2035 forecast period?
- What strategies have key market players adopted to increase their market share in the industry?
- Which segment of China’s uranium import market is expected to dominate by 2035?
- What are the competitive advantages of key players in China’s uranium import market?
- What is the impact of economic uncertainty on China’s uranium imports?
- What are the main factors constraining the growth of China’s uranium imports?
Table of Contents
1 Analysis of China’s Uranium Resource Imports (2021–2025)
1.1. Scale of China’s Uranium Imports
1.1.1. Volume of China’s Uranium Imports
1.1.2. Value of China’s Uranium Imports
1.1.3. Average Price of China’s Uranium Imports
1.1.4. Apparent Consumption of Uranium in China
1.1.5. China’s Import Dependency for Uranium
1.2. Major Sources of China’s Uranium Imports
1.2.1. By Import Volume
1.2.2. By Import Value
2 Analysis of China’s Natural Uranium Imports (2021–2025)
2.1. Import Volume of Natural Uranium
2.2. Import Value of Natural Uranium
2.3. Import Price of Natural Uranium
2.4. Import Dependence on Natural Uranium
2.5. Origin of Natural Uranium Imports
2.5.1. By Import Volume
2.5.2. By Import Value
3 Analysis of China’s Enriched Uranium Imports (2021–2025)
3.1. Import volume of enriched uranium
3.2. Import value of enriched uranium
3.3. Import price of enriched uranium
3.4. Import dependency for enriched uranium
3.5. Sources of enriched uranium imports
3.5.1. By import volume
3.5.2. By import value
4 Analysis of Major Sources of Uranium Imports to China (2021–2025)
4.1. Analysis of uranium imports from Kazakhstan
4.2. Analysis of uranium imports from Namibia
4.3. Analysis of uranium imports from Uzbekistan
4.4. Analysis of uranium imports from the Russian Federation
4.5. Analysis of uranium imports from Germany
4.6. Analysis of uranium imports from other sources
5 Analysis of the Top 4 Chinese Uranium Importing Companies
5.1 STATE NUCLEAR URANIUM RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD
5.1.1 Company Overview
5.1.2 Import Overview
5.2 CNNC XINJIANG SUPPLY CHAIN CO., LTD
5.2.1 Company Overview
5.2.2 Import Overview
5.3 CGNPC URANIUM RESOURCES CO., LTD
5.3.1 Company Overview
5.3.2 Import Overview
5.4 CHINA NUCLEAR ENERGY INDUSTRY CORPORATION
5.4.1 Company Overview
5.4.2 Import Overview
6 Outlook of Uranium Resource Import in China 2026-2035
6.1. Factors Affecting China’s Uranium Resource Imports
6.1.1. Favorable Factors
6.1.2. Unfavorable Factors
6.2. Forecast of China’s Uranium Resource Imports (2026–2035)
6.2.1. Forecast of Import Volume
6.2.2. Forecast of Major Import Sources
6.2.3. Forecast of Major Types of Imported Uranium Resources
List of Some Charts
Chart Import Volume of Uranium Resource in China (2021-April 2026)
Chart Import Value of Uranium Resource in China (2021-April 2026)
Chart Average Import Price of Uranium Resource in China (2021-April 2026)
Chart Operational status of nuclear power in China (2021–2025)
Chart Statistics on power generation by operating nuclear power units in China (January–December 2025)
Chart Major sources of uranium imports for China (by import volume, 2021–2025)
Chart Major sources of uranium imports for China (by import value, 2021–2025)
Chart Import Volume of Nature Uranium in China (2021-2025)
Chart Import Value of Nature Uranium in China (2021-2025)
Chart Average Import Price of Nature Uranium in China (2021-2025)
Chart Major Sources of Nature Uranium Imports for China (2021–2025)
Chart Import Volume of Enriched Uranium in China (2021-2025)
Chart Import Value of Enriched Uranium in China (2021-2025)
Chart Average Import Price of Enriched Uranium in China (2021-2025)
Chart Volume of Uranium Resources Imported by China from Kazakhstan (2021–2025)
Chart Volume of Uranium Resources Imported by China from Namibia (2021–2025)
Chart Volume of Uranium Resources Imported by China from Uzbekistan (2021–2025)
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