| Product Code: ETC4945064 | 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 rely on imports of sugar confectionery, with South Africa, Malawi, Eswatini, Brazil, and Pakistan being the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry saw a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.64% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a concerning decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -15.09%, suggesting potential challenges or shifts in the market dynamics that importers and stakeholders should monitor closely.


The Sugar Confectionery market in Zambia is projected to grow at a growing growth rate of 8.48% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Africa region, where Egypt holds the dominant position, followed closely by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, shaping overall regional demand.

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 Sugar Confectionery Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume Share, By ? Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income in Zambia leading to higher spending on confectionery products |
4.2.2 Growing urbanization and changing consumer lifestyles driving demand for convenient and indulgent snacks |
4.2.3 Expansion of retail channels and e-commerce platforms increasing accessibility of sugar confectionery products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to excessive sugar consumption impacting consumer preferences and purchasing decisions |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs and profitability of sugar confectionery manufacturers |
5 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Trends |
6 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard-Boiled Sweets, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Caramel & Toffees, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Gums & Jellies, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Medicated Confectionery, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Mints, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others? , 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Sachet, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Box, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market, By ? Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement on social media platforms for sugar confectionery brands |
8.2 Number of new product launches and innovations in the sugar confectionery segment |
8.3 Growth in the number of distribution points and retail outlets stocking sugar confectionery products |
9 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Opportunity Assessment, By ? Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Sugar Confectionery Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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