Americans are Paying More for Christmas Decorations This Year. Here’s Why
Dec 16, 2021
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This year, Americans have to pay more for Christmas lights, as the average import price for lighting sets soared by 7% compared to the figures of 2020, reaching $3.08 per unit. The reduction in global production of lighting decorations and skyrocketed freight rates, combined with the increased cost of raw materials and energy resources, led to this spike in prices. Throughout January-October 2021, U.S.Christmas lighting set imports totalled $511M, 10% more than in the same period a year earlier. In physical terms, the volume of supplies remained nearly unchanged against 2020’s figures, while shipment from China reduced significantly.