VKenaf

Kenaf is the highest biomass-producing crop in terms of production, land and time. Kenaf, grown in 1 hectare, can produce 15~20 tonnes of dry matter in just 120 days, and 6,500~9,000 liters of ethanol in 1 hectare.

In addition, Kenaf fibers can be used as a raw material in many practical application fields, so separating the fibers from the core may be a better alternative.

In this case, 1 hectare produces 5~7 tons of high-quality fiber, while the yield of ethanol extracted from the core is 4,500~6,000 liters.

Plastics are produced around 320 million tons annually worldwide, and

bioplastics account for about 1% of them. The global bioplastics production capacity is approximately 2.05 million tons as of 2017, and is expected to grow by an annual average of 19.2% from 2017, reaching approximately 2.44 million tons in 2025.
Source: nova-Institute & European Bioplastics

Ford, a global automaker is producing 25% lighter than conventional products by selecting the Kenaf plant, a well-proven organic alternative, to increase the sustainability index of the new 2013 Escape. Toyota Boshoku Corporation, based on existing technology that utilizes Kenaf since 2003 to improve fuel efficiency, has been applying it as a base material for lighter door trims and seat back boards to reduce CO2 emissions and vehicle weight. And companies such as BMW, AUDI and HYUNDAI are also using it.