Firecracker shortage may increase prices in local market: Association

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Colombo, March 2 (Daily Mirror) - The All Ceylon Fireworks Manufacturers Association (ACFMA) today claimed that they have manufactured fewer firecrackers for the New Year festive season due to a shortage of ingredients.

Association Chairman Dinesh Fernando told the Daily Mirror that aluminum powder, which contributes to the loud sounds produced by firecrackers, and Potassium nitrate (saltpeter), a common oxidizer essential for supporting combustion, were not permitted for import due to delays by the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation (STC).

As a result, there may be a slight shortage of fireworks in the market. The products released using the available ingredients might be sold at a significantly higher price, Fernando said.

Accordingly, prices are expected to increase by approximately 28% to 30% in the current market.

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Comments - 6

Firecrackers are the biggest noise pollution Wednesday, 02 April 2025 10:33 PM

Firecrackers are the biggest noise pollution. Fireworks at night are beautiful, but firecrackers are total disturbance. Firecrackers should be totally banned. Replace the fun with fireworks.

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මෝඩ කැලුම් Wednesday, 02 April 2025 11:16 PM

Creamcrackers won't do instead?

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Silva Thursday, 03 April 2025 07:44 AM

This is a big nuisance, please ban it

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මුදිත් Thursday, 03 April 2025 08:37 AM

No to worry! We have cream crackers!

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Dr Tissa Fernando Thursday, 03 April 2025 09:53 AM

Increase it by 2000% please. Ban this altogether. Waste of foreign earnings.

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Grace Thursday, 03 April 2025 01:33 PM

Well said. Already our country's Air pollution is high. They are thousands of patients suffering from respiratory problems for which the government is spending in millions.

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