Hand-painted artwork exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Israel exported hand-painted artwork worth $22.7 million (70 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $37.3 million.
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 | $22.7M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 78 t |
| 2021 | $34.1M | 145 t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 48 t |
Where Israel exports hand-painted artwork to
United States alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.2M | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Hong Kong | $735K | 3.2% |
| France | $686K | 3% |
| Poland | $397K | 1.8% |
| China | $373K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $358K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $289K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $282K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 78% |
| 9701.90 | Artwork: collages and similar decorative plaques | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $325.77 per kg, 65% below the world average of $937.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand-painted artwork imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported hand-painted artwork worth $16.2 million (64 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (40%), France (18%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.5M | 40% |
| France | $2.8M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $748K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $465K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $317K | 2% |
| China | $229K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $135K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $121K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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 Israel?
Israel exported hand-painted artwork worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy hand-painted artwork from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $325.77 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $937.31 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hand-painted artwork from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.3 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2020 at $37.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also import hand-painted artwork?
Yes. Israel imported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, France and the United Kingdom. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (78% of the value) and 9701.90 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9701 page.
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