Hand-painted artwork imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Morocco imported hand-painted artwork worth $4.8 million (18 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $4.8M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 43 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 23 t |
Where Morocco imports hand-painted artwork from
The largest suppliers were France (48%), Austria (22%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.3M | 48% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 22% |
| United States | $866K | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 2.1% |
| China | $73K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $73K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $50K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $43K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $41K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $26K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 77% |
| 9701.90 | Decorative plaque | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $263.55 per kg, 72% 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 Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported hand-painted artwork worth $3.7 million (10 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (24%), France (18%), South Korea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $875K | 24% |
| France | $683K | 19% |
| South Korea | $520K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $377K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $274K | 7.4% |
| Madagascar | $220K | 5.9% |
| Lebanon | $151K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $91K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $51K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco hand-painted artwork imports (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 imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported hand-painted artwork worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand-painted artwork to Morocco?
France was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Austria (22%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $263.55 per kg in 2024, 72% below 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 imports of hand-painted artwork to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also export hand-painted artwork?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and South Korea. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (77% of the value) and 9701.90 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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