For many Americans, the biggest and most representative event on July 4th, Independence Day, is the fireworks show. From the Washington Monument on the east coast of the United States to the Golden Gate Bridge on the west coast, on this day, the night skies of many cities across

For many Americans, the biggest and most representative event on July 4th, Independence Day, is the fireworks show. From the Washington Monument on the east coast of the United States to the Golden Gate Bridge on the west coast, on this day, the night skies of many cities across the United States are lit up by brilliant fireworks.

However, this year, due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some American cities had to cancel fireworks shows.
Phoenix (Phoenix), the capital of Arizona, USA, canceled three fireworks shows because it could not purchase enough fireworks before Independence Day. The city of Ottawa, Kansas, USA also canceled its Independence Day fireworks show this year and postponed the show to two months later. The city said fireworks ordered in February are now stuck on ships arriving from China due to supply chain issues.

William Bulifant, owner of Dominion Fireworks in Virginia, USA, said he has been receiving requests from other companies asking if his company has extra fireworks. His company just received a shipment from China two weeks ago but is still waiting for more fireworks shipments.

William Bulifant said: "A lot of people are becoming desperate."

Larry Farnsworth, a spokesman for the National Fireworks Association, said: "We are aware of supply chain disruptions and ships being unable to access port".

"In addition to supply chain issues, transportation costs are also a consideration. Let me give you an example of a member company, which is a company that imports 200 to 250 containers per quarter. In 2019, the cost to ship a container was $9,800, and This year, that number has jumped to $36,000," he explained. China is currently the largest producer, consumer and exporter of fireworks and firecrackers in the world. Among them, the production and consumption of fireworks and firecrackers accounts for 90% of the world's total, and the export trade volume accounts for 80% of the world's total. Most of the professional-grade fireworks used in the United States are imported from China. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, about 70% of these fireworks come from China. This proportion is higher for home-use fireworks such as fairy sticks and sky cannons that Americans like, reaching 94%.

Ohio "Phantom Fireworks" related people said that the price of fireworks this year is almost double that of 2019.

The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA), which represents the fireworks industry, said Americans are expected to spend $2.3 billion on fireworks this year, with the average American household spending $200.