| Product Code: ETC10109706 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The import shipments of 1,4-butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG), and Spandex into Zambia showed impressive growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being South Africa, India, United Arab Emirates, France, and Argentina. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was strong at 37.76%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was notably high at 34.81%. This data suggests a robust demand for these products in Zambia, with key international suppliers playing a significant role in meeting that 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 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By PTMEG Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Spandex Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable textiles |
4.2.2 Growth in the textile industry in Zambia |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing consumer preferences towards high-quality clothing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Stringent government regulations on chemical manufacturing |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative synthetic fibers |
5 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Trends |
6 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By Types |
6.1 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By 1,4-BDO Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Tetrahydrofuran (THF), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBT), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane (PU), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By PTMEG Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Spandex, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Co-polyester-Ether Elastomers (COPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Urethanes, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market, By Spandex Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Textiles, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical & Hygiene, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Interiors, 2021- 2031F |
7 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of sustainable manufacturing practices in the textile industry |
8.2 Percentage of textile manufacturers using 1,4-butanediol and polytetramethylene ether glycol in their production processes |
8.3 Rate of investment in research and development for spandex alternatives |
8.4 Percentage of market share held by eco-friendly textile products |
8.5 Consumer awareness and preference for spandex-based clothing lines |
9 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By 1,4-BDO Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By PTMEG Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Opportunity Assessment, By Spandex Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) & Spandex Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |