Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors. In 2023, Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors were the world's 1038th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.31B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors grew by 38.7%, from $2.39B to $3.31B. Trade in Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors represent 0.015% of total world trade.
Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors are a part of Nuclear Reactors.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors were Russia ($867M), Sweden ($614M), Germany ($406M), Spain ($333M), and France ($303M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors were China ($539M), France ($532M), Czechia ($324M), Ukraine ($224M), and Slovakia ($201M).
Ranking Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors ranks 876th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Fuel elements for nuclear reactors are commonly used in nuclear reactors. Fuel elements are commonly made out of uranium dioxide and enriched uranium. They are placed in the core of a nuclear reactor, where they are hit with neutrons. This causes the fuel to change from uranium-238 into plutonium-239, which is a radioactive material. The plutonium-239 then builds up on the fuel element, and the reactor can be shut down. The fuel elements are then removed and replaced with new fuel elements.