Global deliveries of aluminium aerosol cans dropped by 1.7 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the International Organization of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), reaching around 3.3 billion units.
The decline was mainly due to weaker demand in the cosmetics sector, with deodorants and hairsprays seeing the largest decreases. Growth in the food sector partially offset the losses.
By region, deliveries to the Americas fell nearly 4 percent to 1.26 billion units, although it remains the largest market. Deliveries to the 27 EU member states and the UK rose slightly, from 1.19 billion to 1.21 billion units. Asia/Oceania, Africa, and the Middle East all recorded declines.
AEROBAL noted volatility in the Americas linked to U.S. tariffs on aluminium cans, while Brazil faced a marked drop in consumer purchasing power in H1 2025. Demand is growing for aluminium cans with high recycled content and low-carbon aluminium produced using renewable energy. In Europe, the forthcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is expected to impose stricter design-for-recycling requirements.
“Despite the current market headwinds, our industry has repeatedly demonstrated its resilience,” said Seifeldin Raslan Mohamed, AEROBAL secretary general. “Even though regulatory pressure in Europe is mounting and global economic conditions remain challenging, aluminium aerosol cans continue to stand out thanks to their unique combination of product protection, consumer convenience, and sustainability. This makes me confident that our sector will adapt successfully and continue to grow in the medium term.”
