| Product Code: ETC4916203 | 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 recycled plastics imports, with major contributions from South Africa, Congo, China, UAE, and Belgium. Despite a significant negative CAGR of -29.86% from 2020 to 2024, the high concentration of imports indicated by the HHI suggests a consistent market dominance among these key exporting countries. The drastic growth rate decline of -77.11% from 2023 to 2024 reflects potential challenges or changes in the market dynamics. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the recycled plastics industry to adapt to the evolving landscape 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 Recycled Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Plastic Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing environmental awareness and focus on sustainability practices. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting recycling and circular economy in Zambia. |
4.2.3 Growing demand for recycled plastics in various industries for cost savings and environmental benefits. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Lack of infrastructure and facilities for efficient collection and processing of recycled plastics. |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and adoption of recycled plastics among consumers and businesses in Zambia. |
5 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Trends |
6 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By High Density Polyethylene (Hdpe), 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (Pp), 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Density Polyethylene (Ldpe), 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-food Contact Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Contact Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market, By Raw Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Bottles, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Films, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Plastic And Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Fibres, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of recycling facilities in Zambia. |
8.2 Volume of recycled plastics collected and processed annually. |
8.3 Adoption rate of recycled plastics by key industries in Zambia. |
9 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Plastic Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Recycled Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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