If you’ve got an artificial Christmas tree on your wishlist for 2025, prepare for some sticker shock. Due to import tariffs of 30% or more, the price of fake Christmas trees—and pretty much every kind of holiday decor—is on the rise this season. Holiday lights and certain other items are facing combined tariffs exceeding 60% in some cases.

Industry surveys indicate that 75% of consumers expect to spend more on decorations and gifts this year. Major retailers, facing higher costs, have cut back their orders by 15-20%. This move is expected to cause about a 15% undersupply in the market, meaning the best deals and choices may disappear fast.

These impacts aren’t limited to artificial trees. With 87% of holiday decor imported from China, and pretty much all decorations (like lights and garlands) subject to the same tariffs, even traditional tree lovers will feel the pinch at the register.

Industry insiders recommend shopping early and keeping an eye out for deals to avoid last-minute price hikes and potential sellouts. Since there’s little to no large-scale domestic manufacturing of pre-lit fake trees and similar decor in the U.S., the market’s heavy reliance on imports is unlikely to shift any time soon.

Ready to deck the halls without breaking the bank? Start your holiday shopping now, and make sure your festivities go as planned.