Earlier Report Observations
Between 2018 and 2022, the uranium ore and concentrates market in Uzbekistan grew steadily from 3 450 t to 3 561 t. This gradual expansion was supported by ongoing modernization of production capacities and the use of cost-efficient in-situ leaching technology, which made the extraction of low-grade ores viable. State-owned Navoiyuran remained the key player, with state-backed investment programs funding the expansion of mining and processing infrastructure.
The market growth continued to be driven by state-led initiatives, including a 2021 reduction in royalty rates to stimulate investment and a major 2022 presidential decree aimed at increasing uranium extraction and processing volumes through 2030. This period also saw the strategic entry of new international partners, such as the French Orano and China's CNNC, which signed memorandums for joint development of uranium deposits and technology transfer, thereby expanding the industry's capabilities and resource base through extensive exploration.
In the following years, the sector's development was marked by deepened foreign involvement and technological upgrades. For instance, production of uranium concentrate reportedly increased by 11% in 2023 due to modernized facilities. The partnership with CNNC evolved to include plans for expanding mining capacities and jointly studying the construction of small modular nuclear power plants, which could create future domestic demand. Active geological exploration led to the discovery of new deposits, further securing the raw material base for sustained production.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Uzbekistan
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2022, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2022, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, t
- 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
- 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
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5.1. Production in Uzbekistan
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/M t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan, 2018-2024, $ US/M t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/M t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Uzbekistan in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/M t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan, 2018-2024, $ US/M t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Uzbekistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/M t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Trade balance
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. In kind, kg
- 7.1.2. In value, $ US
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7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. In kind, kg
- 7.2.2. In value, $ US
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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8.1. Direct Data
- 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.2. Mirror Data
- 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.1. Direct Data
Production uranium ores and concentrates in Uzbekistan
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Uzbekistan ranked fifth globally in the production of uranium ores and concentrates.
Top producers of uranium ores and concentrates, 2017-2020
World map of production of uranium ores and concentrates, 2017-2020
Uzbekistan's production of uranium ores and concentrates grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 512 tonnes, showing minimal change from the 2019 level. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%.
Annual dynamics of production in Uzbekistan in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Exports uranium ores and concentrates from Uzbekistan
Market analysis shows that Uzbekistan did not export any uranium ores and concentrates between 2017 and 2020.
Imports uranium ores and concentrates to Uzbekistan
Industry reports indicate that Uzbekistan did not import any uranium ores and concentrates from 2017 to 2020.
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