Hand-painted artwork exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported hand-painted artwork worth $33.1 million (10 tonnes). That is 188% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.1M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $913K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $932K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $535K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $995K | 5 t |
Where Ghana exports hand-painted artwork to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (45%), United States (26%), South Korea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.8M | 45% |
| United States | $8.6M | 26% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| China | $614K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $590K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $569K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $499K | 1.5% |
| Madagascar | $338K | 1% |
| France | $307K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 94% |
| 9701.90 | Decorative plaque | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3,281.20 per kg, 250% above the world average of $937.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand-painted artwork imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported hand-painted artwork worth $1.6 million (5 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (47%), South Korea (42%), South Africa (3%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $745K | 47% |
| South Korea | $675K | 43% |
| South Africa | $51K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 2.8% |
| United States | $32K | 2% |
| Germany | $19K | 1.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana hand-painted artwork exports (HS 9701): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of hand-painted artwork exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported hand-painted artwork worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 188% on 2023.
Which countries buy hand-painted artwork from Ghana?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by the United States (26%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average export price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3,281.20 per kg in 2024, 250% above the world average of $937.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hand-painted artwork from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $995 thousand in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also import hand-painted artwork?
Yes. Ghana imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, South Korea and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (94% of the value) and 9701.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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