Value of art and antiques imported into the UK 2008-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 28, 2025

In 2024, the value of works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques imported into the United Kingdom amounted to almost 2.3 billion British pounds. This figure represented a 22 percent annual increase in value. Over the period considered, the value of art and antiques imported into the UK peaked in 2012 when it amounted to almost five billion British pounds.

Value of works of art, collectors' pieces, and antiques imported into the United Kingdom (UK) from 2008 to 2024 (in million GBP)

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2025

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2008 to 2024

Supplementary notes

Data refer to fine art, decorative art, antiques, and collectors' pieces (Commodity code 97 - 'Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques').

Figures have been rounded.

This statistic is using original data from the HM Revenue and Customs and includes copyright material licensed under © Crown, the Open Government License v3.0

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