International supply chains, difficulties during peak production and record sales means shelves could soon be bare at fireworks retailers across the country
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, consumer fireworks sales, including sparklers and firecrackers, have more than doubled. But imports from China, which supplies more than 90% of the world's fireworks, stalled earlier this year, and industry leaders expect a supply shortage in coming days.America's sudden obsession with fireworks came after the pandemic led to mass cancellations of weddings, sports events and Independence Day shows.
Zoldan said his company was weighing a bankruptcy filing because he didn't think he could sell any fireworks. Now, Zoldan, whose consumer fireworks company is among the largest in the United States, said he could play soccer in his 1.2 million square foot distribution center, which was completely full four weeks ago.Phantom Fireworks CEO Bruce Zoldan says 50% of the chain's customers during the pandemic have never bought fireworks before.
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