The UK aerosol market
remains solid
The UK aerosol sector has continued to thrive according
to figures released by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’
Association (BAMA). This follows five consecutive
years of overall growth.
More than 1.5 billion aerosol cans were filled by UK
producers in 2016 with the Personal Care sector accounting
for over 1.1 billion cans (72%). In addition to deodorant, hair
spray and dry shampoo, the diverse range of products filled
included household items such as air freshener and polish, industrial
and automotive aerosols and over-the-counter (OTC)
medical products.
Overall, the 2016 figures show some small declines in
the number of deodorants and antiperspirants filled while
the number of cans of shaving preparations (gels and foam)
increased over 2015.
Product Category 2016 Change
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Household aerosols accounted for nearly
17% of the total filling volume—over 250
million cans filled—with some small declines
in the popular products such as air fresheners,
down 5 % from 2015, and hard surface
cleaners, which declined by 15 %. Oven
cleaners accounted for the largest decrease
in the category, down by 40%
compared with 2015’s numbers.
The volume of technical
aerosols such as paints, automotive
products and lubricants
remained on par with 2015
with more than 100 million
cans filled, equal to 7% of the UK
fillings.
“Although the 2016 figures are very slightly lower than the
record levels seen in 2015—less than 1%—the aerosol sector
has continued to thrive despite challenging market
conditions, demonstrating the strength and resilience of
the industry and the continued
consumer demand for products
in aerosol packs,” said Patrick
Heskins, BAMA CEO.
“The 2016 figures also reflect
manufacture, brand and consumer
recognition of the high quality
and integrity of the aerosol packaging
format,” offered Heskins.
“Aerosols remain the choice
for millions of consumers across
an increasingly diverse product
range, on a daily basis.”
Heskins added, “There was a
relatively small but very welcome
increase in aerosols being
used for medical and veterinary
applications in 2016. There is
significant potential for growth in
these sectors as marketers see the
hygiene and convenience benefits
of the aerosol packaging format
in addition to its sustainability
credentials.” Spray
2016 UK Aerosol Fillings (in millions of units)
Source: BAMA
2015 > 2016
Insecticides 4.9-5 6%
Paints/Lacquers 24.9 -5%
Air Fresheners 170.6 -5%
Waxes/Polishes 21.1 -7%
Oven Cleaners 1.6 -40%
Starches 4.1 5%
Other Household 40.8 2%
Hairsprays Products 114.8 2%
Deos/Body Spray/APS 779.4 0%
Shaving Products 172.2 1%
Colognes/Perfumes 7.2 -10%
Suntan/Bronzing Products 5.6 4%
Other Personal 29.9 30%
Automotive 40.5 -11%
Shoe/Leather Cleaners 2.9 -15%
Hard Surface Cleaners 11.5 -15%
Veterinary/Pet Care 5.0 2%
Medical (exc Inhalers) 21.8 11%
Industrial 41.0 16%
Miscellaneous 27.0 20%
Total 1530.9 -1%
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