| Product Code: ETC10114706 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Zambia`s container import shipments in 2024 continue to be dominated by key trading partners including South Africa, China, United Kingdom, India, and Tanzania. The high concentration of the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a competitive market. With a notable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 47.4% from 2020 to 2024 and a strong growth rate of 29.92% in 2024, the import sector in Zambia is experiencing significant expansion and presents opportunities for further development and investment.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Zambia Container Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Container Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Container Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Container Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing urbanization and industrialization in Zambia leading to higher demand for container transportation. |
4.2.2 Government investments in infrastructure development, such as ports and roads, improving logistics and container handling capabilities. |
4.2.3 Growth in international trade and globalization, boosting the need for containerized shipping services in Zambia. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in global commodity prices impacting trade volumes and container traffic. |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and bureaucratic hurdles affecting the efficiency of container operations in Zambia. |
5 Zambia Container Market Trends |
6 Zambia Container Market, By Types |
6.1 Zambia Container Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By 20 Feet, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By 40 Feet, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By 45 Feet, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Zambia Container Market, By End-use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Goods, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Zambia Container Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Zambia Container Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Container Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Container Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Container Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average container turnaround time at ports in Zambia. |
8.2 Utilization rate of container handling equipment. |
8.3 Percentage of containers transported via rail or road compared to maritime transport. |
9 Zambia Container Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Container Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Container Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Container Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Container Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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