Japanese aerosol fillings
see slight downturn
According to the Aerosol Industry Association of
Change to China’s E-commerce laws affect exports…
Japan (AIAJ) and Aerosol Industry Newspaper Co.,
Ltd., the estimated number of units filled in 2019
(January to December) was 527.314 million, a decrease of
2.45% from 2018, which saw 540.572 million aerosol products
filled.
According to AIAJ, 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. However
in January 2019, China’s new E-commerce laws came
into effect and cross-border E-commerce sales fell sharply.
Sales of high-quality, reasonably-priced “Made-in-Japan” personal
care products decreased by more than 20%.
Insecticide sales also decreased due to unseasonable
weather. On the other hand, sales of antiperspirant/deodorants,
hair sprays and lubricants increased because of product
re-launches in updated packaging, noted AIAJ. Spray
2019 Japanese Aerosol Production (in thousands)
2019 Japanese Aerosol
Production
Personal Care Products: .........51.4%
Household Care Products: ....14.5%
Insecticides: ................................13.1%
Paints: ..............................................8.1%
Industrial Products: ....................7.0%
Automotive Products: ...............3.9%
Others: .............................................2.0%
Total: ...................................100%
Aerosol Containers
used in Japan in 2019
Tinplate steel cans: ..................52.9%
Aluminum cans: .......................45.9%
Plastic containers: .......................1.2%
Total: ...................................100%
August 2020 Spray 17
PRODUCTS 2018 2019 % change
1. INSECT SPRAYS 79,786 69,069 -13.43%
Space Insecticides 50,692 43,765 -13.67%
Other Insecticides 29,094 25,304 -13.03%
2. COATINGS & FINISHES 41,927 42,562 +1.52%
3. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 76,450 76,223 -0.30%
Room Fresheners 34,320 32,583 -5.06%
Cleaners 15,902 17,065 +7.31%
Wax & Polishes 984 879 -10.67%
Laundry Products 141 1,664 +1080.14%
All Other Household Products 25,103 24,032 -4.27%
4. PERSONAL PRODUCTS 273,750 271,042 -0.99 %
Hair Sprays 61,789 63,973 +3.54%
Other Hair Care Products 90,125 90,011 -0.13%
Shaving Foams 6,863 6,961 +1.43%
Colognes & Perfumes 909 537 -40.92%
Medicinals & Pharmaceuticals 12,046 11,709 -2.80%
Personal Deodorants 31,562 39,188 +24.16
All Other Personal Products 70,456 58,663 -16.74%
5. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 37,220 36,999 -0.59%
6. AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS 21,272 20,707 -2.66%
Glass Anti-Dim Sprays 702 345 -50.86%
All Other Automotive Products 20,570 20,362 -1.01%
7. MISCELLANEOUS 10,167 10,712 +5.36
TOTAL 540,572 527,314 -2.45%
VANS JDM Lens Spray in Yellow or Orange
can be applied to headlights, tail lights, fog
lights and blinkers “to upgrade your vehicle
for a sporty racing style appearance.”