Insight into trending markets and new movements

Aerosols are colloidal systems of solid or liquid particles suspended in gas. They find a broad range of applications including personal care, household, automotive and industrial, food, paint and medical products.

Increasing urbanisation coupled with rapid infrastructural developments in emerging economies of Asia Pacific are expected to drive the demand for aerosol products in the household products and paints categories.

In addition, introduction of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved aerosol cleaning products are anticipated to boost global market growth.

The development of eco-friendly packaging is expected to create new opportunities for the global market in the forthcoming years. For instance, in 2013, Unilever launched aerosol products with eco-friendly packaging. These containers were 50 percent smaller and longer lasting than traditional cans.

They also use 50 percent less propellant and reduce the overall carbon footprint of the product.

In terms of metal packaging, innovations in aerosol-based products for improving consumer convenience and environmental concerns have been witnessed.