Aerosol: alu cans over 7 billion

Aerobal,(International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, reported a record result for 2013 with an output rising by some 2% to more than seven billion cans, despite economic turbulence worldwide and a slowdown in growth in several of the largest emerging markets in Asia and South America.

Actually aluminium cans account for nearly 50% of the total worldwide output of aerosol cans. Whereas the European market seems comparatively saturated, the observers continue to see substantial potential for growth in the emerging markets. About 80% of total production continues to go to cosmetics.  Noteworthy growth in the pharma and food industries gives hope for very promising market opportunities. The unique barrier and hygiene characteristics of aluminium play a crucial role in the selection of packaging particularly in these rising markets.