2021

EUROPEAN
AEROSOL PRODUCTION
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Introduction
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Production by segment

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European production
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Worldwide production

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Production by country
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Introduction
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Production
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Worldwide
production by country by segment production

01. Introduction
The data annually collected among FEA
members, focus on giving a detailed
summary on European aerosol products
production by country, segment and
type. 5.2 billion over 16 billion units
globally produced, are made in Europe.
About FEA
A worldwide production overview lastly The FEA (Fédération Européenne
concluded this report. des Aérosols or European Aerosol
Federation) was founded in 1959. It
functions as the European voice for
the industry and the coordination
office for its national associations.

5.2 billion
The Federation represents today 18
European countries which include
more than 350 SMEs and multinationals
active in the aerosol industry.

aerosol produced in Its area of activity is tightly defined

and offers unique expertise on
Europe (2021) aerosol dispensers at European
level on challenging aspects such as
flammability, pressure resistance,
packaging and components fittings,
filling, testing, warehousing, transport,
recycling, propellants and solvents.
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What we do?
REGULATORY
Participate in different
institutional and industry
platforms, being particularly
involved in the following areas:
Product safety, Chemicals,
Classification, Labelling and
Packaging, Industrial safety,
Transport of Dangerous Goods,
Propellants and solvents issues,
Legal metrology, Recycling, etc.
Prepare and coordinate
the actions of the National
Associations regarding current
and forthcoming legislation and
regulation
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by segment production
EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT
Provide help to our members regarding
technical, legal and regulatory affairs
and keep them up-to-date
Develop and update industry standards
and guidance documents to promote best
practices within the industry
Work closely with sectoral associations
and contribute our expertise to the
discussions
Support aerosol associations worldwide
in order to foster safety and global
harmonisation
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02. 5766

European 5672
5693

production 5576
5535 5528
5516 5492
According to reported fillings for European
aerosol products, overall unit production
remains stable at 5.2 billion in 2021. 5428
5242
5271

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Fig.1. European production evolution
(2011-2021, in ‘000 000 units)

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5.5%

03.
8.1% SPAIN
NETHERLANDS
27.5%

Production 9.9%
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM

by country 12.3%
FRANCE
United Kingdom, Germany and France 19%
provide more than 55% of the annual
aerosol production in Europe in all GERMANY
segments. Together with Italy, Netherlands 17.7%
and Spain, more than 4.0 billion units of OTHERS
aerosol dispensers are produced in 2021.

Fig.2. Aerosol production by country (2021)

Denmark Finland Hungary Greece Sweden Austria Switzerland Czech Rep. Portugal Poland Belgium Turkey Spain Netherlands Italy France Germany UK
4,6 7,0 9,3 10,8 20,7 28,3 31,2 61,8 61,9 81,5 93,0 126,0 291,0 427,4 522,4 646,0 1001,0 1440,8

Fig.3. European production (2021, in ‘000 000 units)

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Production
by segment 22.7%
HOUSEHOLD
Aerosol containers are primarily made of steel
and aluminium whereas glass and plastic
containers remain marginal. Cosmetics and
household products represent more than three
quarter of the European production.

10.42% 53.1%
Automotive/ PERSONAL CARE
Industrial

6.29%
Paints/ Varnishes
4.50%
Food/ Miscellaneous

24.2% 2.99%
Pharma/ Vet

OTHERS
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Personal care aerosol production in Europe

(2021, in ‘000 units)

1589664
Deodorants/ Antiperspirants
Hairsprays 457350
Shaving mousse & gels 294914
Hair mousse 222025
Others 221176
Russia*
Sweden 167082
United 12825
Kingdom
960346 Denmark*
20

53.1%
Netherlands Poland
34581 18286
Germany
600000 Czech Republic
Belgium & Lux.
3787 27419
PERSONAL CARE France
Hungary
Austria* 1918
404000Switzerland 17123
7800

Greece
Spain Italy 1394
Portugal
145500 251100 Turkey
43473
*No data available for 2021 88475

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Household aerosol production in Europe

(2021, in ‘000 units)
614893
Air fresheners
Insecticides & Plant protection
products
245201
Furniture waxes & polishes 78675
Textile & fabric care products 42776 Netherlands
Shoe/ Leather care products 28317 238617
Oven cleaners 15814
Bathroom & kitchen cleaning mousse 6610
Others 159291

Finland*
2260
Russia*
Sweden 187594
2069
United
Kingdom

22.7%
290704 Denmark*
185
Poland
56134
Germany
46000 Czech Republic

HOUSEHOLD
Belgium & Lux.
19633 8978
Hungary
France Austria 4792
Switzerland 3941
61000 20200

Italy Greece
Portugal
89800 4700
Turkey
18491 Spain
98940 37539

*No data available for 2021

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Other aerosol production in Europe

(2021, in ‘000 units)
Paints & varnishes
329108
(including automobile use)
Automotive products
232349
(excluding paints) Germany
355000
Industrial & technical products 312824
Pharmaceutical & veterinary
156087
products
Netherlands
Food products 67022 154247

Others 168449
Finland*
Sweden 4740
5841
Russia*
22475

United Denmark*

24.2%
Kingdom 4405

189796
Poland
7102
Belgium &
Lux. Czech Republic

OTHERS 69672
France
25444
Hungary
Austria 2681
Switzerland 7279
181000 3200

Italy Greece
Portugal 181500 4746
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Spain
46560
*No data available for 2021
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05.
Worldwide aerosol production
Fig.4. Worldwide production by country (in ‘000 000 units)

2011
2021

China
1375
Europe 2655
USA 5516
3760 5242
3752
Japan
546
Mexico 512
Thailand
314
173
658 296
Brazil
397
1202
South Africa
Australia
261
229
329 240
Argentina
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derived from public sources that have not been independently verified and therefore, preliminary
and subject to change. FEA undertakes no obligation to update or revise the data as to reflect events
or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
As such, the actual results achieved may vary significantly from the forecasts.