Coir Fibre
The Brazilian potential for coir fibres could be a great business for your company.
- Coir fi bre: NCM 5305.00.90 / HS 5305.00
- Coir fi bre pads: NCM 5702.20.00 / HS 5702.20
- Coir fi bre twines: NCM 5308.10.00 / HS 5308.10
It is only the Brazilian North-Northeast region that has a 4.5 thousand kilometres coastline which is appropriate for coconut cultivation. It is estimated that there are 90,000 hectares of planted area in Brazil and almost 3 billion fruit produced per year.
Bahia is the largest national coconut producer and is responsible for 34% of the total, with production estimated at 408,000 tonnes and so confi rming that Brazil and Bahia have the possibility of increasing coconut fi bre production, generating more jobs and income in the countryside.
- Dry and green coir fi bres are strong and resistant. They can be used in mats, brushes, pad and even brake linings for cars and footwear.
- They have advantages as insulating material for partitions, satellite dishes, air fi lters, anti-noise pads and acoustic linings.
- It is also at the forefront for agricultural products, construction and industry.
- It has good applicability for containing slopes and roads exposed to rain and wind erosion.
- It is a good substitute for clay, plastic, cement and plant fi bre products.
A growing market which is strong in opportunities. Use Brazilian coir fibres.