Coir is obtained from the husk of the coconut (Cocos nucifera), a perennial palm found in tropical countries. There are two types of coir, namely: white or yarn fiber and brown fiber. White fiber is longer and finer than brown fiber. Brown fiber is further classified into two categories, namely, fiber and mattress fiber.
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Garden Products: plant liners, pots,
totem poles, rope baskets, soil
mulching, material Industrial Products: ropes and twines, carpet and rugs, filling material for furniture and mattresses, brushes, panel boards, padding material, bonded mattings, Insulation materials, air filter and humidifier pads Erosion Control: fiber logs or fascines, geotextiles or nets Fibercrafts: House decors, baskets, bags and accessories |
GRADING AND BALING ESTABLISHMENTS (GBEs): 16 PROCESSORS: 8
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| METHODS OF EXTRACTION: Wet milling and Dry milling |
GRADES OF FIBER: CH-1, CH-2, CH-3 and CH-4 |
| AVERAGE EXPORTS: (1997-2006) |
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COIR DUST COIR WASTE POROCESSED COIR |
901 1,528 2,421 |
121,085 352,168 870,030 |
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US$1,601,628 |
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US$2,531,472 |
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Industry Problems |
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COIR DUST: South Korea, Japan, Canada COIR WASTE: South Korea, Taiwan, Japan PROCESSED COIR: Japan, China, Taiwan |
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