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More aerosols were manufactured in the UK last year than
ever before according to latest industry figures from the British
Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), which revealed a
record 1.562 billion cans filled in 2017.
The personal care sector accounted for the largest volume of
products (1.13 billion aerosols filled). Antiperspirants were the
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biggest seller in this sector and across
the industry overall with BAMA data
showing that 470 million antiperspirants
were manufactured in 2017— this
is 13 million more than the previous
year, representing 3% growth. Deodorants
accounted for 318 million fillings
in the UK.
Patrick Heskins, BAMA Chief Executive,
commented “This year’s filling
figures are welcome news and proof
that UK aerosol manufacturing is thriving.
We believe the record numbers
are thanks to a combination of organic
growth across the aerosol industry and
filling activity being moved from mainland Europe to the UK.”
The annual statistics also show that the Hair Care sector had
the largest growth over the past 12 months with 31% more products
filled in 2017 than in 2016 (150.5 million and 114.8 million
respectively). These products include dry shampoo, mousse and
hair sprays. Shaving products continued to sell well (171.7 million
filled) as did perfumes and colognes, which grew by 15% to 8.3
million products filled.
“Aerosols continue to provide a convenient solution for billions
of consumers’ daily routines,” added Heskins.
“Personal care
items underpin the
industry’s consumer
focus with the trend
for powder-based
antiperspirants
continuing in favor
of body sprays and
deodorants that do
not contain powder
actives. We expect
this trend will
continue to rise over
the coming years.”
Air fresheners represented almost 75% of the Household product
filling sector with 198 million products filled—a 20% increase
over the previous year. BAMA credits the growth as attributable to
the launch of new dry product ranges across Europe, helping to
boost air freshener sales and in turn, filling figures. The number
of polishing and dusting aids filled has also increased by 15% to
20.7 million.
Aluminum continued to be the packaging material of choice
for most products, with 848.9 million products filled. This was,
however, a 2% drop from the previous year. Tinplate filling grew
by 8% to 705.3 million. The split between aluminum and tinplate
was 55% and 45%, respectively.
“UK Aerosol filling, after a small dip in 2016, has come back
strongly in 2017,” enthused Heskins.
“Despite market challenges and an uncertain political landscape,
the aerosol industry has continued to thrive and demonstrate that
it is an important sector in UK manufacturing.”
in millions
2017 Aerosol Filling Figures in the UK
Personal Care ............................. 1.13 Billion
Household .................................. 274 Million
Industrial ..................................... 33 Million
Automotive ................................ 30.7 Million
Paints & Lacquers ..................... 29 Million
Misc. .............................................. 26 Million
Medical ........................................ 20.6 Million
Insecticide ................................... 6.5 Million
Vet/Pet Care ............................... 1.8 Million
Food .............................................. 208 Thousand