| Product Code: ETC4946793 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Zambia continued to heavily rely on packaged food imports, with top suppliers being South Africa, Denmark, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and India. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the HHI, the industry saw a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.06% from 2020 to 2024. However, a concerning decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -15.72% suggests potential challenges or shifts in market dynamics that importers and stakeholders should monitor closely.


In the Africa region, the Packaged Food market in Zambia is projected to expand at a growing growth rate of 9.13% by 2027. The largest economy is Egypt, followed by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria.

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 Packaged Food Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Packaged Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Packaged Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Packaged Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Rapid urbanization leading to an increase in demand for convenient and packaged food products |
4.2.2 Rising disposable incomes and changing consumer preferences towards healthier and ready-to-eat options |
4.2.3 Growing awareness about food safety and hygiene standards driving the preference for packaged foods |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price sensitivity among consumers, especially in a price-sensitive market like Zambia |
4.3.2 Limited cold chain infrastructure affecting the distribution and storage of packaged food products |
4.3.3 Competition from unorganized sector and traditional food markets |
5 Zambia Packaged Food Market Trends |
6 Zambia Packaged Food Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Packaged Food Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Products, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery Products, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Ready Meals, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Breakfast Cereals, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Baby Food, 2021-2031F |
6.1.9 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces, Condiments, and Dressings, 2021-2031F |
6.1.10 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces, Condiments, and Dressings, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By E-commerce, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Packaged Food Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Packaged Food Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Packaged Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of households consuming packaged food products |
8.2 Growth in sales of premium packaged food products |
8.3 Adoption rate of new packaging technologies in the market |
9 Zambia Packaged Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Packaged Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Packaged Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Packaged Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Packaged Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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