| Product Code: ETC4817118 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The canned tuna import market in Zambia continues to thrive, with significant shipments coming from top exporting countries such as Thailand, South Africa, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Belgium in 2024. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market structure. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.77% from 2020 to 2024 underscores the strong demand for canned tuna in Zambia. Additionally, the growth rate of 6.64% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a sustained upward trend in import volumes, highlighting opportunities for both suppliers and market participants to capitalize on this growing market.

In the Africa region, the Canned Tuna market in Zambia is projected to expand at a high growth rate of 10.37% by 2027. The largest economy is Egypt, followed by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria.

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 Canned Tuna Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Zambia Canned Tuna Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Canned Tuna Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of consuming tuna |
4.2.2 Growth in urbanization leading to higher demand for convenient and ready-to-eat food products |
4.2.3 Rising disposable incomes leading to increased purchasing power for canned tuna |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from other protein sources such as poultry and beef |
4.3.3 Concerns about sustainability and overfishing affecting consumer perception |
5 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Trends |
6 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Canned Tuna Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, By Skipjack, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, By Yellowfin, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarket & Supermarket, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of households consuming canned tuna in Zambia |
8.2 Average annual expenditure on canned tuna per household |
8.3 Number of new product innovations and launches in the canned tuna market in Zambia |
9 Zambia Canned Tuna Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Zambia Canned Tuna Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Zambia Canned Tuna Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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