Fireworks sales have fallen back to Earth after years of explosive growth – here’s why
- Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University
It’s almost the Fourth of July – a day of parades, barbecue and, of course, fireworks. But while parades and barbecues are still very popular, shockingly, this year fireworks are less so.
Imports of fireworks reached a peak in 2022 of almost US$600 million, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. But today, just two years...
