Fireworks Industry
Fireworks have helped people celebrate important occasions for thousands of years. In the United States, fireworks on the Fourth of July are a patriotic tribute to freedom. Fireworks have become a summer-time tradition for many families, passing along fun and frivolity from one generation to the next.
Many fireworks companies are multi-generational and family-owned.
They have demonstrated resilience over time, through satisfied customers, safe operations, adapting to government regulations, and delivering memorable experiences.
This information is intended to guide:
City Recreation & Event Directors planning a display fireworks show,
Consumers deciding where and when to buy fireworks,
Fireworks companies seeking a strategic innovation advantage,
Industry analysts assessing the relative strength of key players,
Media and reporters gathering industry insights.
Current Industry Priorities, November 2025
1) Stability of latest US tariffs on Chinese imports (as of Nov 10)
2) Chinese production capacity & product delivery for upcoming season
3) Efficient inventory management
4) Changes to US Government regulations (ATF, DOT, State & local)
It is critical to understand the situation facing our industries. Like a hurricane forecast, we embrace the “cone of uncertainty” concept, striving for directionally correct if imprecise insights. The goal is to improve over time based on collective input and actual results.
We host regular conference calls with industry participants to share insights and discuss priorities. Briefing dates and times, participant information, and recordings are posted here.
We developed the Innovation Curve to assess how industry competitor products compare in the market.
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We use our primary and secondary dataset to assess competitive positioning of key players in the industry, and identify annual winners.