Hand-painted artwork imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported hand-painted artwork worth $21.4 million (154 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.7 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 | $21.4M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 81 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 43 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 58 t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 87 t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 123 t |
Where Turkey imports hand-painted artwork from
The largest suppliers were United States (28%), United Kingdom (23%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.9M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 23% |
| France | $3.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 8% |
| Singapore | $925K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $897K | 4.2% |
| China | $596K | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $549K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $393K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $272K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 92% |
| 9701.90 | Artwork: collages and similar decorative plaques | 7.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $138.97 per kg, 85% 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 Turkey
Exports of hand-painted artwork by Turkey reached $14.5 million in 2024 (374 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (43%), Germany (16%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.2M | 43% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| France | $299K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $283K | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $211K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $201K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $198K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $192K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported hand-painted artwork worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand-painted artwork to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $138.97 per kg in 2024, 85% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $29.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export hand-painted artwork?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (92% of the value) and 9701.90 (8%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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