| Product Code: ETC4817517 | 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 key suppliers such as South Africa, China, Australia, India, and Canada for bentonite imports. The market displayed high concentration, with the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) remaining elevated. Despite a modest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.66% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate surged dramatically by 157.57% in 2024 alone, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics or increased demand for bentonite in Zambia. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the bentonite import market.

The Bentonite market in Zambia is projected to grow at a high growth rate of 10.78% 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 Bentonite Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Bentonite Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Bentonite Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Bentonite Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for bentonite in various industries such as construction, agriculture, and oil gas due to its unique properties. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of using bentonite in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation projects. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of locally sourced materials like bentonite to boost domestic industries. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of bentonite due to factors like supply chain disruptions, geopolitical issues, and currency fluctuations. |
4.3.2 Competition from substitute materials that offer similar properties at a lower cost. |
4.3.3 Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns impacting the extraction and processing of bentonite. |
5 Zambia Bentonite Market Trends |
6 Zambia Bentonite Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Bentonite Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Sodium, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Calcium, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Sulphur, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Bentonite Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundry sands, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Cat litter, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Iron ore pelletizing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Refining, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Drilling muds, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenues & Volume, By Civil engineering, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Bentonite Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Bentonite Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Bentonite Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Bentonite Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of bentonite used in construction projects compared to previous years. |
8.2 Number of new applications or industries adopting bentonite for various purposes. |
8.3 Environmental impact assessment scores related to bentonite extraction and processing practices. |
9 Zambia Bentonite Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Bentonite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Bentonite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Bentonite Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Bentonite Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Bentonite Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |