As many as 2.9 billion aluminium aerosol cans were produced across the world in the first half of 2017 by the members of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL).
The output, according to the association, is almost on par as 2016 in which the industry had seen record results as far as aluminium aerosol cans production is concerned.
AEROBAL believes that its members are on course to match or surpass the numbers generated during last year.
AEROBAL secretary general Gregor Spengler said: “The trend for deodorants was especially favourable. Growth there reached a good five percent in the first half of 2017.
“Unfortunately, we did not expand at quite the same rate with haircare products and shaving cream. Both segments were down from their mid-year level last year.”
The association revealed that about 80% of the aluminium aerosol cans produced were meant for body care and beauty products to continue the market trend.
The remaining 20% of production output constituted the food industry, pharmaceutical sector, and the markets for household and chemical and technical products.
However, the results of the production did not hit peak levels owing to higher commodity costs with aluminium prices on the rise along with considerable increase in prices of varnishes, lacquers and printing inks.
The industry irrespective of the price-rise situation is having optimistic expectations for the remaining half of 2017.
AEROBAL president Eric Frantz said that aluminium with its unique characteristics as a material and its perfect recyclability would help aluminium aerosol cans continue to grow their position in the global packaging market.
Frantz added: “These trumps are crucial to the high aspirations of the industry to produce sustainable packaging for future generations.
“Add to that the high quality of aluminium with its fantastic look and feel and its appeal as a premium material that has more and more enthusiastic fans among designers and consumers all over the world.”
