AEROBAL reports 3.7% drop in 2019 aluminium aerosol cans production

The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) reported a 3.7 per cent decline in aluminium aerosol cans production in 2019. The generally weaker global economy left its mark on the annual production figures. Global production dropped from the previous year’s record level of over six billion cans to almost 5.8 billion.

Gregor Spengler, Secretary General of AEROBAL, said: “Given the very difficult economic environment, this is a rather moderate decline compared with other industries, and it follows record results in recent years.”

Thanks to aluminium’s outstanding properties, its excellent recyclability and its high intrinsic value, coupled with its extremely good record in terms of sustainability, aerosol cans made from the light metal have been able to maintain the strong role they play in the global packaging market. And we will continue to strengthen this position because of the unique benefits aluminium aerosol cans offer, especially as our members are at the forefront when it comes to developing promising innovations such as new alloys. That’s why I’m confident about the future despite the dip in demand last year.”

Sales of deodorants increased by 2.4 per cent. The pharmaceutical market also maintained its above-average growth with an increase of almost 6 per cent. In contrast, classic markets such as hair care and household products as well as technical applications recorded significant declines.

“The European market proved to be a rather stabilising factor in 2019: shipments declined only 2.8 per cent year-on-year. In contrast, the markets in North and South America and Asia, which have performed better in recent years, suffered greater declines in 2019: 5.2 per cent in the Americas and 8.4 per cent in Asia. The interesting markets in the Middle East performed extremely well, albeit still at a low level,” According to AEROBAL.