in aerosol fillings in the UK. Insecticides grew by 11.2 million in 2015, compared with 6.2 million cans in 2014 and just 4.2 million cans produced in 2013. Oven Cleaners also grew substantially, albeit from a relatively low base. This category showed growth of 145%, with 2.7 million oven cleaner products filled. Both of these categories have been the subject of mergers and acquisitions and a strengthening of the manufacturing base. Large proportionate growth also came from Starches, up 21% y.o.y. at 3.9 million cans filled. Waxes & Polishes also grew, by 2% to 22.8 million, as did Paints & Lacquers. Hard Surface Cleaners grew by 2% to 13.5 million units filled. Air Fresheners declined slightly (3%) but remained a large market at 179.8 million. Analysts at BAMA believe that the decline may be the result of the uncommonly mild winter, which meant that homes could be ventilated more than would usually be the case in mid-winter. “Other” household products fell by 48% to 40.2 million cans. The relatively small category of Shoe & Leather Cleaners—a big area of growth in 2014—declined by 11% to 3.4 million in 2015. Automotive Automotive aerosol products grew significantly in 2015. In total, 45.5 million cans were filled, compared with 32.8 million units in 2014, an increase of 39% y.o.y. This is one of the UK’s several strong export stories. Vet/Pet Veterinary & Pet Care growth was up 63% to 4.9 million cans. Industrial Industrial aerosols, which showed a strong increase the previous year, last year declined by 8% with 35.3 million cans filled. This category had, until 2015, showed strong UK growth since 2011. Miscellaneous Products in the Miscellaneous segment, which includes Novelty and Seasonal products such as faux snow, grew by 15% to 22.6 million, up from 19.6 million in 2014. Much of this sector goes to export, contributing to the UK aerosol sector’s international growth. Comments from BAMA “For the fifth successive year, the UK aerosol sector has grown,” commented Patrick Heskins, Chief Executive of BAMA. “This upward trend, which began in 2011 with a year on year growth overall of 9%, has steadily continued, which is pleasing but not surprising. The aerosol sector makes an important contribution to British manufacturing and export successes. “I think people are widely acknowledging just how environmentally sustainable this category is,” Heskins continued. “This is not only because aerosols are recyclable, as most are made of high-grade metal, but because they are sustainable in other ways, too. They avoid product damage and wastage as the method of dispensing means the product is delivered in the right place and in the right quantity, with no mess, no product degradation due to the can being sealed and therefore no waste. Manufacturers are recognizing these unique qualities as witnessed by the range extensions that have contributed to some of the growth in the personal care category.” Spray July 2016 Spray 37
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