Consumer fireworks imports surged 68.5 percent during the pandemic, reaching a peak of 427.8 million pounds in 2022. After returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, fireworks imports increased by 22.6 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, display fireworks imports declined to an all-time low in 2021, a 62 percent decrease from 2019, but rebounded to more than 20 million pounds in 2022.

A glimpse into how Americans spend Independence Day.{ai:summary}<p>Consumer fireworks imports rose significantly during the pandemic, peaking at 427.8 million pounds in 2022, a 68.5% increase. In 2023, imports returned to pre-pandemic levels but surged again by 22.6% in 2024.</p><p>In contrast, display fireworks imports hit a record low in 2021, down 62% from 2019, but recovered to over 20 million pounds in 2022. #society</p>

July the Fourth in 12 Charts: Food, Fireworks, Travel, and More

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