Bamboo flooring faces slim chances in the domestic market due to the influence of bamboo culture
Release time:
Jan 30,2024
Bamboo flooring, traditionally export-oriented, has entered a sluggish period due to the impact of the international market. Consequently, many bamboo flooring companies have shifted their focus to the domestic market, thus initiating a new round of market competition. Bamboo flooring, a product that has shifted from export to domestic sales in recent years, has been gradually recognized by consumers after several years of promotion in the domestic market. However, due to its low recognition in the domestic market, it still cannot be considered a market leader. Compared to the three mainstream types of flooring—solid wood flooring, laminate flooring, and engineered hardwood flooring—bamboo flooring has a significant sales gap. Faced with this situation, how should bamboo flooring act to seize the commanding heights of the flooring market? And what are the real chances of success?
Bamboo flooring, traditionally export-oriented, has entered a sluggish period due to the impact of the international market. Consequently, many bamboo flooring companies have shifted their focus to the domestic market, thus initiating a new round of market competition. Bamboo flooring, a product that has shifted from export to domestic sales in recent years, has been gradually recognized by consumers after several years of promotion in the domestic market. However, due to its low recognition in the domestic market, it still cannot be considered a market leader. Compared to the three mainstream types of flooring—solid wood flooring, laminate flooring, and engineered hardwood flooring—bamboo flooring has a significant sales gap. Faced with this situation, how should bamboo flooring act to seize the commanding heights of the flooring market? And what are the real chances of success?
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