Market Forecast By KVA Rating (5 KVA-75 KVA, 75.1 KVA-375 KVA, 375.1 KVA-750 KVA, 750.1 KVA-1000 KVA And Above 1000 KVA), By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation & Public Infrastructure), By Regions (Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern) and Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC001816 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Zambia Diesel Genset Market is projected to reach at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
Report Name | Zambia Diesel Genset Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 7.4% |
Growing Sector | Industrial & Public Infrastructure |
The Zambia Diesel Genset Market report thoroughly covers the market by kVA ratings, applications, and regions. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Zambia Diesel Genset Market growth is estimated to surge in the coming years due to various factors, such as rising electricity demand and frequent power outages. In addition to this, inadequate grid coverage, particularly in rural and mining-intensive regions. Moreover, the rising requirement for reliable power backup is in both sectors, including industrial and commercial. Moreover, the demand for diesel gensets is high to ensure a continuous power supply, as the country’s reliance on hydropower exposes the country to seasonal generation risks. Ongoing mining expansion and infrastructure development projects across the country are further contributing to an increase in the Zambia Diesel Genset Market share.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Persistent load-shedding and unreliable grid | Rental & standby 5–375 kVA; Residential & Commercial | Zambia experiences frequent power shortages due to heavy reliance on hydropower; gensets are critical backup for urban households and SMEs. |
Expanding mining and industrial sector | ≥750 kVA & >1000 kVA; Industrial | Mining (copper, cobalt, emeralds) is a major economic driver, requiring high-capacity prime power gensets for continuous operations in remote areas. |
Public infrastructure and healthcare demand | 375–1000 kVA; Public Infrastructure & Commercial | New hospitals, schools, and airports require gensets for emergency backup and compliance with safety standards. |
Rising construction and real estate development | 75–750 kVA; Commercial & Industrial | Growth in residential estates, office complexes, and commercial malls is increasing the demand for medium-capacity gensets. |
Government rural electrification initiatives | All segments; Residential & Public Infrastructure | Programs under the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) expand power access, but delayed connections sustain demand for diesel gensets in underserved regions. |
Zambia Diesel Genset Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031. There are several industries bolstering the adoption of diesel gensets across the country. One of which is the industrial sector, where the major genset use across mining, smelting, and processing plants is high. Whereas residential and commercial sectors continue to invest in small-to-medium gensets owing to persistent load-shedding issues. The Zambia Diesel Genset Market growth is driven by rapid investments in backup power systems for healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and government buildings.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
High operational cost of diesel fuel | Industrial, Residential (prime-power users) | Fluctuating diesel prices increase OPEX, reducing affordability for long-duration genset operation. |
Dependence on imports for gensets | All kVA ranges | Zambia relies heavily on imported gensets, increasing procurement costs and delivery lead times. |
Rising push for renewable energy projects | Public Infrastructure & Commercial | Solar mini-grids and hydro expansion projects under the government’s diversification program can gradually reduce genset reliance. |
Lack of cold-chain logistics in remote areas | Industrial (mining) & Transport | Limited storage and logistics infrastructure restrict effective deployment in remote mining areas. |
Emission regulations and environmental concerns | Commercial & Residential (urban) | Regional policies increasingly encourage eco-friendly solutions, limiting adoption of older genset technologies. |
Despite a strong growth viewpoint, the market has numerous challenges to be addressed, such as fluctuating diesel prices and heavy reliance on hydropower, which creates inconsistent backup demand. Additionally, the market growth is estimated to be hampered due to environmental concerns and government-led renewable energy initiatives.
Several prominent trends reshaping the market growth include:
Some leading players operating in the market include:
Company Name | Cummins Automotive Services & Parts Limited |
Established Year | 2011 |
Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
Official Website | Click Here |
Cummins Automotive Services & Parts Limited is a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., supplying Zambia with a range of power generation solutions.
Company Name | Diesel-Electric Limited |
Established Year | 1999 |
Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
Official Website | Click Here |
Diesel-Electric Limited is the official sole distributor of SDMO products in Zambia, offering a variety of diesel generators and related services to meet the country's power needs.
Company Name | Davis & Shirtliff Zambia |
Established Year | 1948 |
Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
Official Website | Click Here |
Davis & Shirtliff Zambia provides a wide range of power generation equipment, including diesel generators, sourced from quality suppliers around the world.
Company Name | Generator King |
Established Year | 2008 |
Headquarters | Lanseria, South Africa (with operations in Zambia) |
Official Website | Click Here |
Generator King specializes in delivering high-quality diesel generators to Zambia, catering to home, commercial, and industrial use.
Company Name | Seer Power Zambia |
Established Year | Not specified |
Headquarters | Lusaka, Zambia |
Official Website | Click Here |
Seer Power Zambia offers customized, high-efficiency generators, aiming to bridge Zambia's energy gap and power homes and industries across the country.
According to Zambian government data, there are various programmes have been implemented, such as the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) and the Ministry of Energy, which indirectly impact genset demand by extending power to rural areas. Under the Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFiT) program, renewable integration is encouraged that promotes hybrid solutions, yet diesel gensets remain essential across various sectors, such as healthcare, mining, and transport, to ensure continuous power.
The Zambia Diesel Genset Market future seems promising due to several factors. Such as ongoing mining investments and rising demand for commercial backup power. The government-led infrastructure projects are ongoing in the country. The future growth is likely to increase in the coming years due to increased integration of hybrid gensets and IoT-enabled monitoring. High-capacity systems for industrial and public infrastructure. Growth opportunities will also arise from rural electrification initiatives, digital transformation, and regional demand for reliable power systems.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Ashutosh, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, The leading segment in the Zambia Diesel Genset Market based on kVA rating is the 15–75 kVA range. This range holds a significant market share, accounting for over 40% of total diesel genset sales in Zambia. The primary drivers for the popularity of this segment are the increasing demand from residential buildings, small businesses, hotels, restaurants, and commercial complexes.
In terms of applications, the industrial sector is the leading segment in the Zambia Diesel Genset Market, representing approximately 41% of the market share. The industrial demand is primarily driven by Zambia's key industries, including mining, construction, and manufacturing.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
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 Diesel Genset Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, 2021& 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Diesel Genset Market- Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Diesel Genset Market- Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By KVA rating , 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for reliable power sources due to frequent power outages |
4.2.2 Growth in industrial and commercial sectors leading to higher demand for backup power solutions |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to improve electricity access and infrastructure |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating fuel prices affecting the operational costs of diesel gensets |
4.3.2 Increasing adoption of renewable energy sources as an alternative to diesel gensets |
4.3.3 Environmental concerns and regulations related to emissions from diesel gensets |
5 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Trends |
6. Zambia Diesel Genset Market, By KVA Ratings |
6.1 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 5 KVA-75 KVA 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 75.1 KVA-375 KVA, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 375.1 KVA-750 KVA, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 750.1 KVA-1000 KVA , 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 1000 KVA, 2021- 2031F |
7 Zambia Diesel Genset Market, By Application |
7.1 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021 - 2031F |
7.2 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021 - 2031F |
7.3 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031F |
7.3 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation & public Infrastructure 2021 - 2031F |
8 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
8.1 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Export to Major Countries |
8.2 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Imports from Major Countries |
9 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Key Performance Indicators |
9.1 Average utilization rate of diesel gensets in key industries |
9.2 Number of new infrastructure projects requiring backup power solutions |
9.3 Maintenance and service contracts renewal rate for diesel gensets |
10 Zambia Diesel Genset Market- Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By KVA rating , 2031 |
10.2 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031 |
11 Zambia Diesel Genset Market- Competitive Landscape |
11.1 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 Zambia Diesel Genset Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By KVA Rating (5 KVA-75 KVA, 75.1 KVA-375 KVA, 375.1 KVA-750 KVA, 750.1 KVA-1000 KVA And Above 1000 KVA), By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation & Public Infrastructure), By Regions (Eastern, Northern, Western and Southern) and Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC001816 | Publication Date: Mar 2020 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Zambia Diesel Genset Market is anticipated to register growth in the coming years owing to rising government efforts towards enhancing electrification and substantial developments in the power sector. The power sector, one of the major contributors towards the economic and industrial growth in the country, along with continuous efforts by the government to propel economic activity in the country is anticipated to bring in new avenues for the growth of Zambia diesel Genset market during the forecast period.
According to 6Wresearch, Zambia Diesel Genset Market size is projected to witness growth during the forecast period 2020-26F. On the basis of application, the residential domain of the Zambia diesel Genset market is anticipated to dominate in the coming years owing to increasing urbanization and growing demand for access to sound and reliable electric supply in the country. Moreover, rising household construction in the country is substantially raising demand for reliable electricity backup devices and is anticipated to benefit the growth of the Zambia Diesel Genset market in the upcoming six years.
Government efforts towards the development of electrification rate in the country backed by the Power Africa strategy wherein, public-private led partnerships are contributing significantly towards doubling the electricity generation capacity in the country are expected to assist the growth of Zambia Diesel Genset market. Moreover, infrastructure development is a major priority of the Zambian government. Large-scale infrastructure development in the country is anticipated to be backed by the country’s sixth national development plan as well as National Vision 2030. The substantial rise in the development of the airport, telecom, and transport infrastructure coupled with rising developmental contributions towards rural electrification is expected to benefit the growth of the Zambia diesel Genset market during the forecast period.
The Zambia diesel Genset market report thoroughly covers the market by kVA rating, verticals, and regions. Zambia diesel Genset market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Zambia diesel Genset market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Key Highlights of the Report
Markets Covered
The Zambia Diesel Genset market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments: