Hand-painted artwork trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hand-painted artwork was worth $17.46 billion in 2024, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.46B | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.67B | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.42B | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.80B | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.42B | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.78B | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.20B | 27.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.28B | 21.2K t |
Top hand-painted artwork exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and France. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 205 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.90B | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $2.64B | 15% |
| France | $2.24B | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.31B | 7.5% |
| Germany | $872.8M | 5% |
| China | $858.9M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $532.4M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $424.3M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $422.8M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $394.0M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $384.6M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $263.4M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), Hong Kong (19%) and Switzerland (10%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 54% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.34B | 25% |
| Hong Kong | $3.33B | 19% |
| Switzerland | $1.83B | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.30B | 7.4% |
| France | $1.16B | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $1.13B | 6.5% |
| Germany | $626.1M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $402.5M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $353.2M | 2% |
| Japan | $322.8M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $303.5M | 1.7% |
| China | $286.3M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $937.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $9,013.71 per kg and China $97.10 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9701: Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand; not drawings of heading no. 4906 and not hand-painted, hand-decorated manufactured articles; collages, mosaics and similar decorative plaques. HS 9701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hand-painted artwork?
The United States exported $4.90 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and France (13%). In all, 205 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hand-painted artwork?
The United States imported $4.34 billion in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (19%) and Switzerland (10%). The top three importers together take 54%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hand-painted artwork?
It was worth $17.46 billion in 2024, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $18.20 billion. 205 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The world average declared value was about $937.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $9,013.71 per kg and China $97.10 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701, in chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 9701 page.
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