France shows modest
growth in a mature market...
The number of aerosol products filled in France in 2018
totaled 696 million, according to the Comité Français des
Aérosols (French Aerosol Committee or CFA). This is an
increase of 10.4 million units (1.5%) from 2017, which saw fillings
of 685.6 million. Based on mature markets, filling activity was
stable in France in 2018, despite major losses in the Food segment.
Results are based on data provided by both members and nonmembers
of the CFA.
Personal Care
Personal Care aerosols saw an increase of 3.5% for a total volume
filled of 444.5 million units.
Deodorants & Antiperspirants: -7.2% filling volume in 2018
This sub-category of Personal Care aerosols suffered from a slight
decrease, following the trend of previous years. According to the
CFA, this drop in production was the result of:
• The disappearance of brand owners
• New products that did not meet consumer expectations
• Competition from roll-ons
• Aggressive promotional marketing of non-French aerosol
products on the French market
Hair Mousse & Hairspray: +20.7% filling volume in 2018
This increase could be justified by a significant transfer of production
to France in 2018.
Shaving Foams & Shaving Gels: +3.3% filling volume in 2018
22 Spray September 2019
This segment is growing moderately in a mature market. New
“Hipster” fashion trends have benefited barber’s care products
more than shaving foams and gels, said CFA.
Sun Care, Water Sprays, Dry Shampoos, Other: -4% filling
volume in 2018
In 2018, dry shampoo and water spray volume increased slightly,
but it did not offset the decline in sun care products.
Household Care
Household Care saw an increase of 17% for a total volume of 72.9
million units filled in 2018.
Air Fresheners: + 16.3% filling volume in 2018
The air freshener sub-category recorded its strongest growth in
recent years. In 2018, many large retailers launched air fresheners
under their own brands and more products are expected to move
to the commercial phase in 2019. The air freshener category has
gained consumers, despite certain negative media attention.
Horticultural Insecticides: + 28% filling volume in 2018
At 28%, the horticultural insecticides sub-category saw the strongest
growth. There are two possible reasons for this:
• For the first time, aerosol horticultural insecticide products
filled in France were exported.
• Temperature increases and weather variations (eg. continuous rains
in the summer of 2018) may have increased demand for insecticides.
France 2018 Aerosol Fillings (in millions of units)
Category Steel Aluminum 2018 Total Category % 2017 Total 2018 vs. 2017 2018 vs.
Containers Containers in millions of units 2017 in %
PERSONAL CARE 104.5 340 444.5 64% 429.6 14.9 3.5%
Deo & Antiperspirant 4.5 120 124.5 18% 134.1 -9.6 -7.2%
Hair Mousse & Hair Spray 60.6 100 160.6 23% 133.1 27.5 20.7%
Shaving Mousse & Shaving Gel 30 20 50 7% 48.4 1.6 3.3%
Sun Protection, Water Spray, Dry Shampoo,
Other 9.4 100 109.4 16% 114 -4.6 -4%
HOUSEHOLD CARE 70.9 2 72.9 10% 62.2 10.7 17.2%
Insecticide & Plant Products 27.6 0 27.6 4% 21.6 6 28%
Air Freshener 36.6 1 37.6 5% 32.4 5.2 15.9%
Textile & Carpet, Furniture Polish, Oven
Cleaner, Kitchen & Bathroom, Shoe
& Leather Protection, Other 6.7 1 7.7 1% 8.2 -0.5 -6.3%
MISCELLANEOUS 96.3 82.3 178.6 26% 193.8 -15.2 -7.8%
Cars & Bikes (excluding paint), Paint &
Varnish, Industrial & Technical 90 5.8 95.8 14% 81.5 14.3 17.6%
Pharma & Veterinary 4 75.5 79.5 11% 84 -4.5 -5.4%
Food, Other 2.3 1 3.3 0% 28.3 -25 -88.4%
GRAND TOTAL: 271.7 (39%) 424.3 (61%) 696 100% 685.6 10.4 1.5%