2014 Aerosol Container Use in Japan • Tinplate cans: 55.6% • Aluminum cans: 42.8% • Plastic cans: 1.6% cans and plastic containers) was about 7.9 million units last year, an increase of about 2.5 million units over 2013. Other bug sprays increased in sales, however roach sprays decreased in sales. Paints sales increased because of the economic recovery, and many new “hobby” products were launched. In the Household Products category, Room Fresheners saw a large reduction in production, mainly because 2013 production had a substantial increase. August 2015 Spray 25 Japanese-affiliated factories like Toyo Filling International and Thai DAIZO Aerosol, continued to increase. Based on a recent survey in the Japanese Aerosol Industry Newspaper, last year’s total imported products consisted of approximately 125 million units. Product categories “Other” Hair Care Products saw a 25.1% increase, while Space Insecticides experienced a 10.6% increase. Lubricants/Rustinhibitors increased 9.5%, as did Shaving Foams (6.4%), Paints (4.1%) and Hair Sprays (3.7%). On the other hand, Room Fresheners saw a 42.2% decrease, as did Medical/ Pharmaceutical (-13.3%), Cleaners (-12.0%) and Antiperspirants/ Deodorants (-4.8%). Trends Insecticide sales increased in 2014 because space insecticides, especially small, meter-dosed and content-rich formulations, grew sharply. The filling of small containers (less than 50cc aluminum A sampling of new aeroosl product launches that hit Japanese shelves in 2014 Hair dye products featuring the DUAL aerosol packaging system from TOYO Aerosol Inc. Hair dye product featuring the DVD aerosol packaging system from DAIZO Inc. Hair Spray sales increased due to the launch of new products by Japan’s most popular brand. In the Other Hair Care Products category, strong sales of hair dye featuring dualcompartment hair coloring agents continued. TOYO Aerosol Inc. developed a brand-new global aerosol packaging system called “DUAL” (Double-bag Ultimate Aerosol). “DUAL” is based on Bag-on-Valve technology. By combining two pouches on one valve, it enables the separate storage of two components in one system and the discharge of two components with one actuation. “DUAL” was adopted by certain hair dye products in 2013. Additionally, DAIZO Inc. developed a new system called “DVD” (Dual Valve Dispenser). It also has two pouches in one container and was adopted by certain hair dye products in 2014. It uses a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container so consumers can see how much product is left. Finally, hair-tonic sprays and scalp-care sprays also sold steadily. Medical/Pharmaceutical sales decreased because of a slump in external antiseptic sprays and athlete’s foot remedies. Antiperspirants/Deodorants decreased because of competition from non-aerosols. In other personal products categories, insect deterrent spray sales increased due to concerns over the Dengue Fever pandemic. In the Industrial Products category, Lubricants/Rustinhibitors sales increased because of the economic recovery. In the Automotive Products category, new spray coatings for car exteriors also exhibited good sales. SPRAY
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