The member companies of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Can Manufacturers (AEROBAL) were able to increase their global deliveries by six percent to around 6.4 billion units in 2023. Stable personal care markets ensured dynamic demand.
The market growth is primarily due to the Above-average increase in demand from the hairspray, deodorant and shaving foam segments, which grew by twelve per cent, nine per cent and 55 per cent respectively compared to the previous year. In total The personal care market accounts for around 83 per cent of total deliveries. In contrast, demand from the pharmaceutical sector only managed to achieve a below-average increase of around one per cent. Deliveries to the food and household products sectors fell by three per cent and 15 per cent respectively.
The Demand in the 27 EU member states including the UK rose by nine per cent. Deliveries to South and North America even increased by ten per cent. These regions account for around 72 per cent of total deliveries by AEROBAL members. While demand from the African market also increased by eleven per cent, deliveries to Asia/Australia and the Middle East fell by two per cent each.
Competition for skilled labour and design for recycling
„Aluminium aerosol can manufacturers are concerned about the shortage of skilled labour and the associated increases in labour costs. Manufacturers must develop effective strategies to Retain know-how carriers in the companies and recruit young talent, so that production capacities can also be utilised efficiently in the future. There is fierce competition worldwide for well-trained and committed employees.“
Gregor Spengler, AEROBAL Secretary General
The highest possible recyclability of packaging is of central importance in the packaging industry and is increasingly being demanded by customers, consumers and legislators. „In this context, a Consistent design for recycling throughout the aerosol can industry supply chain play a decisive role in the production of sustainable packaging solutions,“ adds Gregor Spengler.
Satisfactory outlook for the first half of 2024
Due to a continued high order backlog, manufacturers of aluminium aerosol cans are optimistic about the first half of 2024. „Demand is very robust overall. Only the persistently high inflation in the main sales markets worldwide and the associated impact on consumer purchasing power is dampening the mood in the industry somewhat. On the other hand, the convincing sustainability properties of aluminium, which can be recycled almost indefinitely, are boosting sales. The Availability of high-quality post-consumer recycled material is becoming an increasing challenge for the aluminium aerosol can industry,“ sums up Gregor Spengler.
Source: Aerobal
