| Product Code: ETC5317331 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Zambia continued to rely heavily on sawn wood imports from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, China, and Egypt, with a notable increase in shipments from these countries. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024, the industry experienced a significant growth spurt in 2024, with a growth rate of 54.2% from the previous year. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a market concentration among these key exporting countries, highlighting the importance of monitoring market dynamics and trade relations in the sawn wood import industry in Zambia.

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 Sawn Wood Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Sawn Wood Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Sawn Wood Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in construction and infrastructure development projects in Zambia |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for furniture and wood products in the country |
4.2.3 Government initiatives supporting the forestry and timber industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices and availability |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns leading to stricter regulations on timber harvesting |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative building materials such as steel and concrete |
5 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Trends |
6 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Sawn Wood Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Wood, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Revenues & Volume, By Soft Wood, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of sawn wood products in Zambia |
8.2 Number of new construction projects utilizing sawn wood |
8.3 Forest area under sustainable management practices in Zambia |
9 Zambia Sawn Wood Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Sawn Wood Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Sawn Wood Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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