The document discusses global bamboo trade trends and development. It provides an overview of the bamboo market and industry, trade policies and regulations, key bamboo products and HS codes, major exporting and importing regions, and the world export value of bamboo and rattan in 2012. It also outlines challenges and opportunities for increasing public awareness, research and technology development, sustainable management practices, market access, and managing trade regulations for the bamboo industry. The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan aims to help develop the global bamboo sector through trade facilitation efforts.