UK art and antiques exports fell 48% from 2015 to 2025, BAMF report finds

UK art and antiques exports fell 48% from 2015 to 2025, from £6 billion to £3.1 billion, according to a British Art Market Federation (BAMF) report. Imports fell 45% from £4.1 billion to £2.2 billion. The US share of UK art exports dropped from 72% in 2000 to 35% in 2025, though it remains the largest destination.