Neem tree, native to India,
Burma and other South Eastern countries has now turned into a multi
million industry. It has been in use for centuries and famous for its
medicinal, curative and therapeutic properties. It finds multitude uses
in host of industries spanning from health care to animal care, from
medicines to agriculture, from cosmetics to herbal industry.
Neem industry has positively impacted the local community, economy and
environment in almost every country. Though the production of neem is
restricted to subtropical climatic regions, it is being commercially
grown for its compounds, extracts for use in large number of products.
After the efficacy and safety issues were dealt with, neem cultivation
and production projects have been undertaken by developed and developing
countries to fully tap its potential. Neem is a growing industry with a
promising future, it is an inherent part of quite a few other
industries.
India is one the largest producers of neem products, this trend is also
being witnessed in countries like US, UK, Australia where neem based
products have trickled to grocery stores, local shops, medicinal stores,
beauty salons, aromatherapy centres etc.
Reasons for Growth of Neem Industry
- The backlash of synthetic products has driven the demand for
natural products without any side effects, since neem is a natural
ingredient used in different products, this is driving the demand
all over the world
- The growing need and demand for environmental friendly products
has further boosted the demand for natural or bio products.
- Growth of herbal and ayurvedic industry has also led to the
growth of neem based products.