Why Bamboo products are gaining immense popularity among consumers

Janifha Evangeline

The bamboo products market is anticipated to reach USD 12.4 billion by 2032. Growing investments in infrastructural developments are making manufacturers adopt sustainable building and construction resources and this, in turn, is bolstering sales of bamboo products. Increasing awareness among consumers about the merits of bamboo is set to surge the demand for bamboo products.

Bamboo cultivation prevents soil erosion, enables carbon fixation, and purifies the environment therefore it is considered to be a sustainable resource. Hence, stringent regulations related to carbon emissions as well as practices that pollute the environment are anticipated to bolster sales of bamboo products during the forecast period.

Replacement for timber products

Bamboo products are evolving as a replacement for timber products as they are affordable, and easier to harvest and transport from one location to another. Besides, they are highly durable and water-resistant and this, in turn, bolsters their applications in handicraft products & furniture.

“With the world moving towards the eco-friendly yet cost-effective mode of living, the furniture industry is also not holding back. Since the last decade, a lot of modernizations have happened in the market related to the wood and furniture industry,” says Neeraj Mutha, Director, Mutha Industries.

Bamboo is also used in manufacturing commercial flooring, household items, mats, woven products, and many others. Hence, growing applications of bamboo products in the commercial, as well as residential sectors, are anticipated to fuel the market in the near future. Also, technical advancements in the standardization & processing of bamboo products are major factors driving their applications in paper & pulp, composite boards, and floorings.

Advancement of eco-movement

Bamboo plants are not just admirable but they are also hardy, prolific, and strong. In recent days, bamboos have gained immense popularity owing to the advancement of eco-movement. Owing to their unique properties, bamboo plants are becoming an ideal replacement for various other types of wood that are not sustainable. Some of the most common products manufactured using bamboo include bamboo toothbrushes, bamboo cutting boards and plates, bamboo utensils,

bamboo candles, eco-friendly bamboo towels, bedding, eco-friendly bamboo clothing line, bamboo water bottles, bamboo outdoor furniture, and eco-friendly bamboo clothespins, dishcloths, and dish rags.

“Bamboo wood is one of those products that have proved to be strong and effective and at the same time elegant for interior decorations. Products made from bamboo wood have penetrated the mainstream market, making it one of the growing sectors of the business ecosystem,” explains Neeraj.

Features & benefits of products manufactured using Bamboo

Durability

A lesser-known fact is that bamboo is stronger than oak wood. The tensile strength of bamboo is 28000 pounds/sq inch, as per Business Insider. Now, this can prove that it is stronger than mild steel as the tensile strength of mild steel at 23000 pounds/sq inch.

It weathers well

Bamboo is highly resistant to rot and warping owing to moisture when compared to other woods. However, one should still take care of his/her bamboo products but they are starting with a material that is way better than the others. It is also naturally UV resistant therefore this makes bamboo great for products from flooring to clothing and accessories.

Extremely earthly friendly & Chemical-free

Bamboo has been recognized as extremely earthly friendly and it shines over various other materials in numerous ways. It helps in getting more oxygen as it captures CO2 and releases thirty-five percent of oxygen into the atmosphere naturally compared to a similar-sized stand of hardwood trees.

Bamboo does not need the usage of any chemical or fertilizer for growing. It is a prolific plant. Since bugs are not attracted to bamboo trees, they do not require pesticides to keep bugs away and this ensures that chemicals will not enter the soil as well as groundwater as a consequence of bamboo farming.

Less water consumption & 100% biodegradable

Bamboo does not need too much water to grow. While other plants need supplemental watering for survival, bamboo can grow in normal places where water consumption won’t be high.

While bamboo is being harvested, every single clump is cut at ground level and the root systems stay in the ground and rapidly sprout more and more bamboo shoots. All products manufactured using bamboo are 100 percent biodegradable.

The road ahead

Leading manufacturers of bamboo products are largely investing in promotional strategies in order to improve their sales in emerging markets. To gain a competitive edge, these players are also investing in mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations for expanding their manufacturing facilities and capabilities.

The surge in demand in the residential and personal landscape is anticipated to gain traction during the forecast period and increasing awareness and interest in sustainability among consumers are driving the demand for bamboo-based personal products. Furthermore, initiatives launched by governments across countries with an aim to reduce single-use plastic wastage and promote eco-friendly products are anticipated to drive the growth of this market.