Where the U.S. Buys its Art From

What We’re Showing

This infographic shows where the U.S. imports its arts and antiques from, based on their share of total import value in 2024. 

The data comes from the Art Market Report 2025 by Art Economics produced in conjunction with Art Basel and UBS.

Key Takeaways

• The U.S. imported the largest share of art and antiques from France (26%), followed by the UK (19%) and Italy (12%).
• European countries dominate U.S. art imports, making up 68% of the total, with China accounting for 1%.
• The U.S. imported $8.8 billion worth of art and antiques, but remained a net exporter, with $10.3 billion in exports. Overall, art imports were down 15% from 2023.