How much bamboo is cut down for chopsticks a year?

Approximately 25 million trees worth of bamboo are cut down each year for chopstick production, which translates to about 80 billion pairs of chopsticks. Bamboo is a highly renewable resource, growing back quickly, but the demand for single-use chopsticks, particularly in countries like China and Japan, raises concerns about sustainability. Efforts are being made to promote reusable chopsticks and bamboo alternatives to reduce this environmental impact.