NEW figures have revealed by the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) show that 1.521 billion cans were filled in 2019, representing a small drop on the previous year’s record performance.
The industry has welcomed the stats amidst the uncertainty posed by Brexit and now Covid-19, with BAMA saying they reflect the sector’s ‘resilience’ and the continued popularity of the aerosol format.
The personal care sector accounts for the largest volume of products, with anti-perspirants still the biggest seller across the industry overall.
BAMA data shows that 484 million anti-perspirants were manufactured in 2019, an increase of 7% on 2018 figures while haircare products also saw an increase of 3%.
Patrick Heskins, BAMA chief executive said, “The UK aerosol industry showed its resilience despite the uncertainty surrounding trading and political matters throughout 2019. In spite of the closure of one of the UK’s major filling companies, and the uncertainties created by the decision to leave the EU, aerosol filling in 2019 only showed a reduction of 1% compared to 2018.
“Looking ahead, Covid-19 presents an altogether different challenge for all of us but the figures prove that the aerosol industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient.”
