Worldwide Aluminium Aerosol Cans Production Tops Seven Billion

AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, reported a record result for 2013.

With output rising by some two per cent to more than seven billion cans, the industry continued its upward trend. The industry managed to top the major seven billion mark despite economic turbulence worldwide and a slowdown in growth in several of the largest emerging markets in Asia and South America.

That means aluminium cans account for nearly 50 per cent of the total worldwide output of aerosol cans. AEROBAL Secretary General Gregor Spengler says the further prospects for this modern packaging material are quite positive even though the global economic environment has become more difficult. “Of course, in the current economic situation, it is not easy to give a forecast. However, whereas the European market seems comparatively saturated, we continue to see substantial potential for growth in the emerging markets of Asia and South America. Disposable per capita income is on the rise. This rise combined with the compelling functionality of this packaging and the resulting growth in its popularity specifically in these regions make us optimistic overall about a promising trend for aluminium aerosol cans in the global packaging market.“

About 80 per cent of total production continues to go to cosmetics. Noteworthy growth in the pharmaceutical and food industries gives hope for very promising market opportunities. The unique barrier and hygiene characteristics of aluminium as a material play a crucial role in the selection of packaging particularly in these rising markets. And for all industries and products, aluminium cans also provide a high degree of product safety due to their seamless monobloc (one-piece) technology.

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