UK stays steady amidst change...
Statistics announced by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’
New figures illustrate the aerosol industry’s resilience during Brexit & COVID-19
Association (BAMA) reveal 1.521 billion cans were filled
in the UK in 2019, marking a small drop compared to the
previous year’s record performance.
Amid the uncertainty posed first by
Brexit and now by the global COVID-19
pandemic, the filling figures for 2019
have been welcomed by industry, reflecting
the sector’s resilience and the continued
popularity of the aerosol format with
consumers, according to Patrick Heskins,
BAMA Chief Executive.
As in previous years, the personal care
sector accounted for the largest volume
of products, with anti-perspirants still the
biggest seller in this sector and across the
industry overall.
BAMA data shows that 484 million
anti-perspirants were manufactured in 2019, an increase of 7%
over 2018 figures. Hair care products also saw an increase of 3%,
pointing to continued innovation, particularly in dry shampoos,
with products such as waterless mousses and dry conditioners
gaining in popularity.
“The UK aerosol industry showed it’s resilience despite the
uncertainty surrounding trading and political matters throughout
2019,” noted Heskins.
“In spite of the closure of one of the UK’s major filling companies
McBride, and the uncertainties created by the decision
to leave the EU, aerosol filling in 2019 only showed a reduction
of 1% compared to 2018.
“Looking ahead, COVID-19 presents an altogether different
challenge for all of us, but the figures prove that the aerosol
industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient.”
Production of personal care aerosols continues to dominate
UK aerosol manufacturing with more than 74% of the cans
filled in this category. The ongoing trend of men sporting
beards, however, caused a drop in the production of shaving
foams and gels.
In the face of unprecedented and
continued market challenges, as well as an
uncertain political landscape, the UK aerosol
industry has continued to perform strongly...
Volumes in the household sector remain
strong at just over 17% of the total and production
of household products in spray cans,
particularly air fresheners, increased in 2019.
There was also continued growth in the volume
of over-the-counter medicine dispensed
as aerosols.
The volume of industrial and automotive
aerosols filled dropped as a
result of some production
moving overseas after the
closure of McBride in Hull,
Yorkshire. This, in addition
to the drop in shaving preparations
being filled, caused
a shift in the proportion
of tinplate and aluminum
aerosol cans being used, with
aluminum now accounting
for 57% of the market, up approximately
7% over last year.
“Aerosols will continue
to provide a convenient
solution for both commercial
and consumer use,” added
Heskins.
“I have no doubt we will continue to see
sustained growth in household products and
hard surface cleaners, for instance, as well as
personal care products. Further growth in
medical and pharmaceuticals also seems very
likely in the years ahead.
“In the face of unprecedented and
continued market challenges, as well as
an uncertain political landscape, the aerosol
industry has continued to perform
strongly and has clearly demonstrated its
significance in UK manufacturing and
to the wider economy once again,” concluded
Heskins. Spray
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