Fireworks exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fireworks by the United States reached $16.0 million in 2024 (649 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 80 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 58% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.0M | 649 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 651 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 428 t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 467 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 498 t |
Where the United States exports fireworks to
Most of it went to Hong Kong (32%), Japan (20%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $5.1M | 32% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 20% |
| China | $1.6M | 10% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Israel | $862K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $630K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $429K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $424K | 2.7% |
| Aruba | $339K | 2.1% |
| Cayman Isds | $221K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.69 per kg, 622% above the world average of $3.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fireworks imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported fireworks worth $562.2 million (144.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 173 countries for imports of this product. China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $543.9M | 97% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $2.1M | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $835K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $550K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $443K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $429K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $370K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States fireworks exports (HS 3604.10): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of fireworks exported by the United States?
The United States exported fireworks worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 649 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy fireworks from the United States?
Hong Kong was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Japan (20%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average export price of fireworks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.69 per kg in 2024, 622% above the world average of $3.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fireworks from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import fireworks?
Yes. The United States imported $562.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Cambodia. That compares with exports of $16.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fireworks?
The HS code for fireworks is subheading 3604.10. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3604 page.
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