Hand-painted artwork imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported hand-painted artwork worth $5.4 million (17 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 24 t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 58 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 32 t |
Where Lebanon imports hand-painted artwork from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), France (11%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 47% |
| France | $581K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $527K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $270K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $228K | 4.3% |
| China | $172K | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $151K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $111K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $94K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $93K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 80% |
| 9701.90 | Artwork: collages and similar decorative plaques | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $320.41 per kg, 66% 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 exports from Lebanon
Exports of hand-painted artwork by Lebanon reached $3.1 million in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (25%), United States (25%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $762K | 25% |
| United States | $760K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $674K | 22% |
| France | $297K | 9.7% |
| China | $95K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $92K | 3% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $45K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $36K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $32K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported hand-painted artwork worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand-painted artwork to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (11%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $320.41 per kg in 2024, 66% 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 imports of hand-painted artwork to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $28.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export hand-painted artwork?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (80% of the value) and 9701.90 (20%). 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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