Data Source – Planning Commission 2003 Market Potential of Bamboo Based Products in India

What is Bamboo Technically speaking, bamboo is a grass. It is a hardy plant that is found on almost all continents and can be grown in many diverse climates and conditions. Bamboo grows quickly and spreads across areas, which is why it is often thought of as a weed. When bamboo is cut, it sends up new shoots to replace those that have been removed and those shoots can mature in just five years. Compared to other hardwood species, which take at least 50 years, bamboo is extremely renewable.

Bamboo Furniture - 3625 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Shoots - 300 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Flooring - 1950 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Pulp – 2088 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Housing – 1,163 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Scaffolding – 861 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Mat boards – 3908 Crores by 2015

Miscellaneous Industry - 600 Crores by 2015

Cottage Industry & Incense Sticks – 1000 Crores by 2015

Bamboo Plyboard for use in Trucks & Railways – 3408 Crores by 2015

Bamboo for Roads – 274 Crores by 2015

Bamboo as Wood Substitute – 274 Crores by 2015

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