FIBC imports to EU at three-year high in 2011

According to EFIBCA (European Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association), after a deep slump in 2009, FIBC (big bag) imports to the EU have climbed to a three-year high in 2011. Compared to 2010, the value of imports grew by 27% to a total of €339.2 million in 2011 (€267.5 million in 2010). The number of imported big bags has however still not completely caught up on the results of 2008 (€358.8 million Euro), but 2011 is already the second year of recovery.
Turkey consolidated its leadership as FIBC exporter to the EU with a market share of approx. 40% in 2011. India remained in second place with approximately 35% of the total FIBC imports to the EU (2010: 30%). Meanwhile, China’s EU export share reduced from 13% to 11%.
These three main exporting countries together assume approximately 85% of the total import value to the EU27 zone. As in 2010, Bangladesh remained in fourth place. Serbia overtook Thailand and is now the fifth-largest importer of FIBCs to the EU.
EFIBCA represents the interests of FIBC manufacturers, distributors and material suppliers towards authorities, regulatory bodies, the public and other institutions connected with the FIBC business. EFIBCA is the European platform for exchange and co-operation on quality, safety and regulatory issues and provides guidance for the FIBC user.