Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States
4. Imports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States

Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses amounted to $54,955 per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 71%. The export price peaked at $70,007 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($90,158 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($20,856 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+186.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses amounted to $1,078,125 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 145% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +4.8% per year.

Exports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States

Exports of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses from the United States surged to 39 tons in 2022, with an increase of 125% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,902% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses soared to $2.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,012%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors from the United States in 2022:

1. Brazil (18.0 tons)
2. Chile (15.3 tons)
3. Ecuador (2.0 tons)
4. Colombia (1.6 tons)
5. Bolivia (0.8 tons)

Imports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in the United States

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded decline in purchases abroad of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses, which decreased by 0% to 16 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -38.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses amounted to $17K in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp contraction. The smallest decline of -22.2% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors to the United States in 2022:

1. China (16.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform