U.S. Aerosol Fillings Exceed 3.6 Billion in 2008

The 58^th annual Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) Aerosol Pressurized Products Survey has revealed 2008 as the fifth highest year for U.S. aerosol production, with North America maintaining a one-third market share of global aerosol production. Personal care and household products rank as the two strongest product categories.

“Despite the economic crisis, our survey results suggest consumer demand for aerosol products remains strong,” said CSPA president Chris Cathcart.

The survey, which reports the unit volume of aerosols filled and shipped for domestic use in 2008, as well as estimates for Canadian and Mexican production, has served for more than half a century as the primary index of the business strength of the aerosol products industry. The survey was released today during CSPA’s Mid-Year Meeting in Illinois—the aerosol capitol of the U.S. Illinois produces 35 percent of all aerosol products made in the U.S.

The survey estimates overall unit production of 3.643 billion aerosols in the U.S. for 2008. This represents a 0.3 percent decrease from 2007, which was the third highest year for production at 3.655 billion units. 2005 was the highest year with 3.738 billion. CSPA estimates total North American aerosol production in 2008 as 4.072 billion units, representing a 0.8 percent decline from 2007.

Other findings of the survey include:

•Food products increased 4.2 percent, led by an increase in whipped cream.

• Household products increased 1.7 percent, maintaining its position as the second highest category with significant increases in laundry products, polishes and waxes.

“We commend the CSPA Survey Committee for their hard work to help make this year’s survey a comprehensive and reliable picture of the industry, Mr. Cathcart said. “The strength of the industry is based on the utility and benefits of aerosol products, which are one of the most environmentally compatible forms of packaging.”

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