The UK aerosol industry saw only slight declines overall in 2025. According to the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (Bama), filling volumes were 2 per cent down on the previous year.
Bama Managing Director Patrick Heskins categorises the development as a normal business cycle in a very mature market. „Although we have seen slight declines in some categories, the figures reflect a normal business cycle in a very mature market. Given ongoing challenges in the overall market, it is encouraging to see that consumers continue to consistently opt for the aerosol packaging format,“ said Heskins.
Personal care remains the strongest area
The personal care sector remained the most important segment of the UK's aerosol filling in 2025. Deodorants decreased by 5 percent after growth in 2024, and antiperspirants by 1.5 percent. In contrast, there were increases in shaving products, with filling rising by 10 percent. According to Bama, this continues a steady growth trend in this category.
Household products are increasing.
When it comes to household products, the association reports an overall increase compared to 2024. Starch and fabric sprays in particular saw a significant rise, with a gain of 22 percent. Furniture polishes also saw strong growth, with Bama pointing out that this is likely due to their previous classification under the hard surface cleaner category.
Following declines in previous years, air fresheners also saw a slight increase of 0.3 percent. In contrast, the paints and lacquers category declined by minus 16 percent. Insecticide sprays saw an increase of almost 10 percent. Regarding the material mix, aluminium cans remained the dominant packaging solution in the British aerosol market with a share of 67 percent, ahead of tinplate with 33 percent.
Source: Alabama
