Fireworks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fireworks was worth $1.41 billion in 2024, about 413.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 62% since 2017, and up 11% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.41B | 413.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 379.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 429.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.07B | 331.0K t |
| 2020 | $819.9M | 290.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.02B | 359.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.04B | 375.3K t |
| 2017 | $874.7M | 326.1K t |
Top fireworks exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 84% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Germany. The top three supply 91% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.19B | 84% |
| Netherlands | $56.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $44.0M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $21.4M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $17.0M | 1.2% |
| United States | $16.0M | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $14.3M | 1% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 0.7% |
| Albania | $4.7M | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $3.7M | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $3.1M | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 40% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 173 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $562.2M | 40% |
| Germany | $187.6M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $72.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $43.8M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $41.8M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $32.0M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30.9M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $26.7M | 1.9% |
| Russia | $25.8M | 1.8% |
| France | $23.1M | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $18.0M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $18.0M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $24.69 per kg and China $3.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Fireworks (HS 3604.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3604.10: Pyrotechnic products: fireworks. HS 3604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fireworks?
China exported $1.19 billion in 2024, 84% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (4%) and Germany (3%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fireworks?
The United States imported $562.2 million in 2024, 40% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fireworks?
It was worth $1.41 billion in 2024, about 413.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 62% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.51 billion. 80 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of fireworks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $24.69 per kg and China $3.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for fireworks?
The HS code for fireworks is subheading 3604.10, in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3604 page.
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