Global production of aluminum aerosol cans reaches new record in 2014 Despite the numerous trouble spots around the world and restrained economic growth in many areas, production figures released by the international producers of aluminum aerosol cans have been heading in one direction for years: upwards, according to the International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL). The industry also reported positive results for 2014. After a series of records in recent years, production grew again last year by 4% to 7.6 billion cans. AEROBAL member companies account for about 70% of total production worldwide. Gregor Spengler, Secretary General of Düsseldorf, Germany-based AEROBAL, explained, “Disproportionately high growth compared with almost all important global economic indicators demonstrates the excellent performance of aluminum aerosol cans in the packaging market worldwide. At the same time, this success is proof of the unique benefits of aluminum as a material. It is not without good reason that about half of all aerosol containers produced worldwide today are made from aluminum and the opportunities for the aluminum can are far from being exhausted.” The 2014 statistics indicate where future potential lies: 47% of all cans were supplied to the European market and about 33% to the markets of North and South America. There was marked growth in the Asia-Pacific region with over 14% market share. Growing economies, increasing prosperity and a rise in the number of consumers will provide important impulses for growth in this region. Other geographic regions accounted for the remaining 5%. Fifty percent of all aluminum aerosol cans produced and used worldwide contain a deodorant or an antiperspirant. Hairsprays, hair mousse, shaving foams and other cosmetic and personal care products each account for less than 10% of the total market. Altogether, almost 80% of all aluminum cans produced are designated for the personal care/cosmetics market. Five percent of aluminum cans produced are supplied to the pharmaceutical sector, the broad-ranging household products sector uses about 10% and only about 2% of all cans are used in the food sector. “This must not necessarily stay that way forever,” said Spengler. “There will be new growth potential, particularly in the fields of pharmaceuticals and medicine due to higher hygiene standards and improved primary health care across the board. I definitely see opportunities for growth in the food and household product sectors, as well, as a result of innovative products and ideas.” SPRAY 26 Spray June 2015
Spray June 2015
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