The business of fireworks in the United States centers around the events of the Fourth of July and New Year's holidays. Since this is the Fourth of July, we thought we'd present data on the fireworks business that was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau and USAToday in recent years!
$296.2 million
The value of fireworks imported from China in 2016, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($307.8 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $10.0 million in the same year.
$368.6 million
The value of fireworks sales by retailers in 2012.
$482.6 million
The value of fireworks and firecrackers sales by wholesalers in 2012. There were 172 wholesalers who sold these items in 2012.
$1.09 billion
The total annual sales of fireworks by all U.S. fireworks sellers. $755 million of those fireworks are sold to regular consumers, while $340 million worth of the really good stuff is sold for professional fireworks displays.
285.3 million pounds
The total amount of fireworks used according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. Of that quantity, 91% are used by regular consumers, while the remaining 9% are used in professional displays.
Have a great Fourth of July holiday, and be sure to enjoy the fireworks!