Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors. In 2022, Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors were the world's 1306th most traded product, with a total trade of $2.45B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors decreased by -27.7%, from $3.39B to $2.45B. Trade in Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors represent 0.01% of total world trade.
Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors are a part of Nuclear Reactors.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors were Sweden ($483M), Russia ($399M), United States ($341M), Spain ($323M), and Germany ($317M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors were France ($575M), China ($284M), Japan ($148M), Sweden ($144M), and Finland ($130M).
Ranking Fuel elements non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors ranks 857th 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.