Japanese aerosol fillings
increase more than 1% in 2018
Personal Care and Household markets improve…
According to the Aerosol Industry Association of
Japan (AIAJ) and Aerosol Industry Newspaper Co,
Ltd., the estimated number of units filled in 2018
(January to December) was 540,572,000, an increase of 1.14%
more than 2017, which saw 534,487,000 aerosol products
filled.
Many “Made-in-Japan” personal care products—such as sunscreen
sprays and skin care products—were launched in 2018
for export, especially to East Asian markets in China, Taiwan,
Hong Kong and Singapore. In these East Asian markets,
according to AIAJ, “Made-in-Japan” products have established
themselves as a unique brand and have been penetrating
gradually because of high quality and reasonable pricing.
The Household category saw an increase due to the popularity
of foaming cleaners. The Medicinal & Pharmaceutical
sub-category also grew considerably due to the launch of a
popular new Heparinoid foam for allergy sufferers.
However, production of certain Japanese aerosol products
not designated for export—such as Insecticides and Paints—decreased
in 2018 due to unseasonable weather. Spray
2018 Japanese Aerosol Production (in thousands)
PRODUCTS 2017 2018 % Change
1. INSECT SPRAYS 81,645 79,786 -2.15
Space Insecticides 53,246 50,692 -4.80
Other Insecticides 28,399 29,094 +2.45
2. COATINGS & FINISHES 42,549 41,927 -1.46
3. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 74,795 76,450 +2.21
Room Fresheners 33,293 34,320 +3.08
Cleaners 14,277 15,902 +11.38
Wax & Polishes 1,259 984 -21.84
Laundry Products 152 141 -7.24
All Other Household Products 25,814 25,103 -2.75
4. PERSONAL PRODUCTS 267,952 273,750 +2.16
Hair Sprays 66,664 61,789 -4.45
Other Hair Care Products 93,350 90,125 -3.45
Shaving Foams 7,162 6,863 -4.17
Colognes & Perfumes 629 909 +44.52
Medicinals & Pharmaceuticals 8,293 12,046 +45.26
Personal Deodorants 38,250 31,562 -17.48
All Other Personal Products 55,604 70,456 +26.71
5. INDUSTRIALPRODUCTS 35,336 37,220 +5.33
6. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS 20,310 21,272 +4.74
Glass Anti-Dim Sprays 540 702 +30.00
All Other Automotive Products 19,770 20,570 +4.05
7. MISCELLANEOUS 11,900 10,167 -0.80
TOTAL 534,487 540,572 -14.56
Rate of increase (%) 3.3 1.14 +1.14
2018 Japanese Aerosol
Production
Insecticides.................................14.8%
Paints...............................................7.8%
Household Care Products.....14.1%
Personal Care Products..........50.6%
Industrial Products.....................6.9%
Automotive Products................3.9%
Others..............................................1.9%
Total.....................................100%
Aerosol Containers
used in Japan in 2018
Tinplate steel cans....................53.1%
Aluminum cans.........................45.7%
Plastic containers........................1.2%
Total.....................................100%
Japanese sun
care products—
such as Skin
Aqua Tone Up
UV Spray SPF
50—are popular
products
for export to
East Asian
markets.
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