Hand-painted artwork exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hand-painted artwork by Zimbabwe reached $2.4 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.4 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 | $2.4M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $765K | 7 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $258K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $786K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $620K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $339K | 1 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports hand-painted artwork to
United Kingdom alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 59% |
| United States | $557K | 23% |
| South Africa | $212K | 8.9% |
| France | $75K | 3.2% |
| China | $28K | 1.2% |
| Madagascar | $23K | 1% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9701
| 9701.10 | Paintings, drawings and pastels: executed entirely by hand, other than drawings of heading no. 4906 | 90% |
| 9701.90 | Decorative plaque | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $723.79 per kg, 23% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported hand-painted artwork worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy hand-painted artwork from Zimbabwe?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (23%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of hand-painted artwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $723.79 per kg in 2024, 23% below 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 Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $339 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 605%. The peak was 2021 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand-painted artwork?
The HS code for hand-painted artwork is heading 9701. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 9701.10 (90% of the value) and 9701.90 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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