Signal flare trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in signal flare was worth $381.7 million in 2024, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 10% 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 | $381.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $346.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $315.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $304.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $291.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $337.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $312.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $292.4M | 10.5K t |
Top signal flare exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by France and Germany. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75.8M | 20% |
| France | $71.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $65.5M | 17% |
| China | $38.2M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $32.4M | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $15.2M | 4% |
| Sweden | $14.6M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $8.0M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 2% |
| Israel | $5.8M | 1.5% |
| Montenegro | $5.6M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $5.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 173 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $27.0M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $26.6M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $24.2M | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $20.1M | 5.3% |
| Australia | $16.7M | 4.4% |
| China | $15.4M | 4% |
| Japan | $15.2M | 4% |
| Singapore | $14.5M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $13.7M | 3.6% |
| India | $13.6M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.2M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $8.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $37.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $114.41 per kg and China $10.49 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 Signal flare (HS 3604.90) 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 3604.90: Pyrotechnic products: signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks). HS 3604 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most signal flare?
The United States exported $75.8 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by France (19%) and Germany (17%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most signal flare?
The United States imported $27.0 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in signal flare?
It was worth $381.7 million in 2024, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 88 countries reported exports and 173 reported imports.
What is the average price of signal flare per kg?
The world average declared value was about $37.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $114.41 per kg and China $10.49 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 signal flare?
The HS code for signal flare is subheading 3604.90, 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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