UK international art trade continues to grow in value
THE value of the UK’s international trade in art and antiques rose for the fifth year running during 2001. Total exports were down by 4.75 per cent to £1884m, but this was more than matched by a 13.5 per cent rise in total imports which were valued at £1623m.
The UK remains a net exporter of art and antiques, but last year’s figures show a reversal of the tr…