BUSINESS IDEA FOR MAKING BAMBOO PRODUCTS

Introduction

This business idea is for making of bamboo products. Bamboo products are made out of natural resources available in rural areas. The application of bamboo is widely found in making variety of
baskets, partitions, candy sticks, trays used in sericulture, etc. The business idea aims at production of 520 units per month which translates into 6,240 units annually. The revenue potential is estimated at $ 43,680 per annually with a total capital investment of $ 1,050.  

Plant Capacity
The idea envisages production of 6,240 units annually

Production Process
The equipment's used are knives and fixtures. Hand tools are also used. The manufacturing process starts with splitting bamboo into thin wafers to suit the variegated needs of the end product. This is followed by manually knitting the split wafers into products especially designed to cater for the needs of the customers.

Market Analysis
The bamboo products have a ready market both in rural and urban areas. A variety of bamboo products are used for storage of fruits, vegetables and grains. There is potential market at: traditional sites, tourist centers, public and private offices, hotels, etc. which would help in promoting this industry. There are several women organizations which make Bamboo crafts spread across the Country.

 

 

 

Production is assumed for 312 days per year.
Depreciation assumes 4 year life of assets written off at 25% per year for all assets.
A production Month is assumed to have 26 days 

 

Sources of supply of Rawmaterials and Equipments

 
All Rawmaterials and equipments can be got from the local market. 

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