| Product Code: ETC5367073 | 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 |
Zambia`s sawmill import shipments in 2024 continued to be dominated by key players such as China, South Africa, Mozambique, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.38% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 13.15% from 2023 to 2024, the sawmill industry in Zambia shows resilience and potential for further expansion. Monitoring these trends closely will be crucial for stakeholders looking to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the market.

The Sawmill market in Zambia is projected to grow at a growing growth rate of 6.12% by 2027, within the Africa region led by Egypt, along with other countries like South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, collectively shaping a dynamic and evolving market environment driven by innovation and increasing adoption of emerging technologies.

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 Sawmill Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Sawmill Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Sawmill Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Sawmill Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for timber and wood products in construction and furniture industries in Zambia |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to promote sustainable forestry practices and wood processing industries |
4.2.3 Growth in urbanization and infrastructure development leading to higher demand for sawn timber products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the cost of production for sawmills |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled labor and advanced technology in the sawmill industry in Zambia |
4.3.3 Environmental regulations and restrictions on logging activities affecting the supply of raw materials to sawmills |
5 Zambia Sawmill Market Trends |
6 Zambia Sawmill Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Sawmill Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, By Softwood Lumber, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardwood Lumber, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Sawmill Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging and Joinery Industries, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Sawmill Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Sawmill Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Sawmill Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Sawmill Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average capacity utilization rate of sawmills in Zambia |
8.2 Percentage of sawmills adopting sustainable forestry practices |
8.3 Rate of investment in modernizing sawmill equipment and technology |
8.4 Average lead time from raw material procurement to finished product delivery |
9 Zambia Sawmill Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Sawmill Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Sawmill Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Sawmill Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Sawmill Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Sawmill Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |