Hand-painted artwork exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $8.9 million of hand-painted artwork in 2024 (8 tonnes). That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.4 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 | $8.9M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 24 t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 11 t |
Where Nigeria exports hand-painted artwork to
United States alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.2M | 70% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 16% |
| China | $622K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $225K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $141K | 1.6% |
| France | $66K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $56K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 93% |
| 9701.90 | Decorative plaque | 7.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,049.76 per kg, close to the world average of $937.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hand-painted artwork imports to Nigeria
Nigeria imported $4.0 million of hand-painted artwork in 2024 (275 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 59% |
| United States | $1.0M | 25% |
| China | $392K | 9.7% |
| South Africa | $82K | 2% |
| France | $37K | 0.9% |
| Iceland | $35K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported hand-painted artwork worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries buy hand-painted artwork from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average export price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1,049.76 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $937.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hand-painted artwork from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import hand-painted artwork?
Yes. Nigeria imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, the United States and China. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (93% of the value) and 9701.90 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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