Overview
- Official data show more than 42,400 tonnes of fireworks imported in January–September 2025, up 62.6% year over year and the highest level since records began in 2001.
- The volume is about 42.4% above the comparable period in 2019, reflecting a rebound and restocking after Covid‑era sales bans.
- Roughly 98% of the imports came from China, highlighting Germany’s near‑total reliance on Chinese suppliers.
- Exports remained small at 671 tonnes in the first three quarters, a decline of 28.7% from a year earlier.
- Environmental authorities estimate fireworks generate about 2,050 tonnes of fine particulate matter annually, a concern resurfacing ahead of New Year’s festivities.