Fourth facts

$164.2 million is the value of fireworks imported from China in 2004, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imports ($172.5 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $14.3 million in 2004, with Japan purchasing more than any other country ($4.7 million).

$5.2 million is the value of U.S. imports of American flags in 2004; the vast majority of this amount ($4.8 million) was for U.S. flags made in China. U.S. flag exports valued $851,000. Mexico was the leading customer, purchasing $312,000 worth.