December 30, 2023 at 7:32 pm Update: 2 hours ago
This year the Dutch have purchased fireworks worth around 105 million euros, estimates the Dutch Pyrotechnics Interest Association (BPN). This is 5 million less than last year, when a record 110 million euros worth of fireworks was sold.
Last year’s record sales were considered an outlier. In the two years before corona, there was a nationwide ban on fireworks. When the Dutch were allowed to light fireworks again last year, they were bought en masse.
Yet the figures show that the Netherlands is still “crazy about fireworks”, says Leo Groeneveld, president of the trade association of fireworks importers and wholesalers. “The excitement is greater than ever. This is unimaginable.”
This year the turnover is lower, but more fireworks have been purchased, says Groeneveld. According to him, the drop in turnover was due to the bad weather, which meant that fewer children’s fireworks were sold than normal. Decorative fireworks actually sold the most.
Saturday is the last day fireworks can be sold. Since December 31st falls on a Sunday, fireworks are not sold on New Year’s Day. Many shops are open until late in the evening. Final revenue is expected to be several million higher. However, last year’s record amount will likely not be surpassed.
On New Year’s Eve fireworks can only be set off between 6pm and 2am.
2023-12-30 18:32:28
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