June 2015 Spray 25 Household aerosol products The biggest percentage growth in household products came from insecticides, which grew by 47% to 6.2 million cans last year compared with only 4.2 million cans produced in 2013. Shoe & leather cleaners proved highly resilient with a 137% y.o.y. change to reach 3.8 million cans, the biggest fillings seen in this category. The increase indicates possible movement in patterns of production with a return to the UK rather than an upswing in consumer usage patterns. “Other household products” (including cleaning products not already cited plus DIY goods) rose by a modest 1% y.o.y. to a total of 77.3 million cans. Some areas within the household sector were less resilient. Air fresheners, while remaining a significant category at 184.7 million cans, nonetheless fell by 2%. Air freshening products remain popular, with BAMA reporting that this slight decline may be due to consumers choosing other formats, including plug-in products. Waxes and polishes fell by 11% to 22.4 million and oven cleaners also declined by 2%. Starches were dramatically down in production terms, with a fall of 39%, decreasing from 5.3 million in 2013 to 3.2 million cans in 2014. Other categories: Vet/pet & Industrial Veterinary & pet care showed strong growth, up 16% to three million cans. Industrial aerosols ended on a high note with 12% growth up from 34.4 million cans filled in 2013 to 38.4 million last year, continuing the steady growth trend for industrial aerosol products experienced in the UK since 2011. Overview “For the fourth successive year, the UK aerosol sector has grown,” commented Dr. John Morris, Chief Executive of BAMA. “In 2011 we saw a 9% y.o.y. increase; in 2012 a 5% increase; 2013 saw a modest 0.1% overall gain; and now we are seeing a 3% rise in 2014. “The aerosol sector makes an important contribution to British manufacturing and export successes. Importantly, the industry’s focus, not only on growth but on continuous and close attention to safety and sustainability, means that brand owners are keen to embrace the aerosol format. Our work, along with other organizations, to ensure that aerosols are recyclable means that consumers as well as manufacturers, retailers and packaging decision makers see the format as highly sustainable and convenient to use.” The UK remains the third largest filler in the world after the U.S. and China. SPRAY
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