"In the early hours of Monday [December 29], residents in the state of Thuringia called the police out to a local supermarket, warning that thieves were trying to break in. But when the police arrived, the group of young men, armed with hot tea and blankets, just wanted to be first in line when the supermarket opened. December 29 is the start of the three-day window in Germany when fireworks can be sold, to adults over the age of 18, to celebrate New Year's Eve."
"Only a minority let off private fireworks Germany has a long tradition of people letting off their own fireworks on New Year's Eve. For the manufacturers, it's a profitable and steadily growing business. The German Pyrotechnic Industry Association calculates that in 2024 its turnover was 197 million ($232 million) a record high, up from 180 million the previous year. The association estimates that 10% to 15% more goods will be on sale in 2025."
On December 29 groups queue overnight to be first in line for legally sold New Year fireworks available during a three-day window to adults. Fireworks are packaged with fuses and produce loud explosions or colorful effects via black powder and metal powders combined with chemicals. The German pyrotechnics market achieved record turnover in 2024 and expects 10–15% more goods for 2025. Despite growing sales and visible public demand, only about 22% of adults intend to celebrate with private fireworks. A representative Civey survey of 2,500 people commissioned by TUV provided these figures.
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