Market Forecast By Board Type (Single Face Board, Single Wall Board, Double Wall Board, Triple Wall Board), By Material Type (Virgin Kraft Paper, Recycled Paper, Mixed Paper Grades), By Flute Type (A-Flute, B-Flute, C-Flute, E-Flute, Others), By End-User (Food & Beverage, E-Commerce & Retail, Consumer Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC11769274 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: May 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 73 | No. of Figures: 27 | No. of Tables: 12 | |
In 2024, Zambia continued to rely on imports of corrugated board, with the top exporting countries being India, South Africa, Taiwan, China, and the United States of America. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, while the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.07% from 2020 to 2024 highlights sustained demand. However, the significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -52.07% suggests a potential slowdown or shift in market dynamics. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the corrugated board import industry in Zambia.

Zambia Corrugated Board Market Report thoroughly covers the market by board type, material type, flute type and end use industry. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing Zambia Corrugated Board Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers. This would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Zambia’s corrugated board market has witnessed steady expansion over the past few years, driven by expanding manufacturing sector and growing agriculture sector. Zambia’s agricultural sector has seen strong growth, driven mainly by maize production rising against domestic consumption, resulting in a surplus of MT and positioning the country as a regional food exporter. This shift has increased demand for durable and cost-effective packaging across domestic and export supply chains.
In parallel, the expansion of supermarkets and FMCG distribution networks strengthened consumption of corrugated boxes for secondary and transit packaging applications. Additionally, improving trade activity, and gradual development of Zambia’s logistics and warehousing infrastructure further supported market growth. Furthermore, the rising adoption of sustainable and recyclable packaging materials encouraged manufacturers and end users to shift toward corrugated board packaging solutions across multiple industries.

According to 6Wresearch, Zambia Corrugated Board Market revenue size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% during 2026-2032. Zambia corrugated boards market is poised to maintain its growth supported by the expansion of Zambia’s manufacturing, food & beverage, agriculture, and e-commerce sectors. The manufacturing sector accounted for high number of percentages of Zambia’s GDP in 2023, against the government’s long-term Vision 2030 target.

This sustained industrial growth would contribute to the expansion of the Zambia corrugated board market, as rising production across these industries increases demand for packaging solutions used for storage, handling, and distribution of goods. Additionally, Zambia’s annual food demand, which is projected to increase by 2030, with processed health foods and perishables expected to be the highest in demand. This would act as a major catalyst for the expansion of the corrugated board market, driven by the increasing need for protective, hygienic, and sustainable packaging solutions across food supply chains.
The fastest-growing subsegment in Zambia’s corrugated board market is expected to be Double Wall Board, driven by increasing demand from export-oriented agriculture, mining-related logistics, industrial equipment packaging, and cross-border trade within Southern Africa. As supply chains expand and goods move over longer distances, the need for higher stacking strength, better compression resistance, and improved product protection is rising, accelerating adoption of double wall corrugated solutions faster than other board types.
The Recycled Paper segment is expected to experience the fastest growth in the Zambia Corrugated Market, driven by rising adoption of cost-efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, increasing availability of recovered fiber, and expanding use in high-volume FMCG, food distribution, agriculture, and retail logistics packaging. Growing emphasis on circular economy practices and affordability in mass packaging applications will further accelerate its expansion compared to other material types.
The ‘E-Flute’ segment in Zambia’s corrugated board market is expected to witness the fastest growth from 2025 to 2032, driven by rising demand for lightweight, visually appealing, and high-print-quality packaging across retail, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce sectors. Growing organized retail and online shopping activities are further supporting adoption of E-Flute packaging solutions in the country.
The ‘E-Commerce & Retail’ segment in Zambia’s Corrugated Board Market is expected to witness the fastest growth rate from 2025 to 2032, driven by rapid expansion of online retail platforms, increasing internet and smartphone penetration, and rising consumer preference for doorstep delivery services. The growing need for secure, lightweight, and cost-efficient secondary packaging for shipment and last-mile logistics is further accelerating demand, while the expansion of organized retail and third-party logistics networks continues to strengthen the adoption of corrugated packaging solutions across diverse product categories.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1. Executive Summary |
| 2. Introduction |
| 2.1. Report Description |
| 2.2. Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4. Research Methodology |
| 2.5. Assumptions |
| 3. Global Corrugated Board Market Overview |
| 3.1. Global Corrugated Board Market Revenues, 2022 - 2032F |
| 4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Overview |
| 4.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market - Macroeconomic Indicators |
| 4.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, 2022 - 2032F |
| 4.3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 4.4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 5. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Dynamics |
| 5.1. Impact Analysis |
| 5.2. Market Drivers |
| 5.2.1. Rising Demand from Food & Beverage and FMCG Packaging |
| 5.2.2. Expanding Manufacturing Industry |
| 5.3. Market Restraints |
| 5.3.1. Raw Material Import Dependence & Production Cost Pressure |
| 6. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Trends and Evolution |
| 7. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Overview, By Board Type |
| 7.1 Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share and Volume Share, By Board Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 7.1.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Single Face Board, 2022-2032F |
| 7.1.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Single Wall Board, 2022-2032F |
| 7.1.3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Double Wall Board, 2022-2032F |
| 7.1.4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Triple Wall Board, 2022-2032F |
| 8. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Overview, By Material Type |
| 8.1 Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share and Volume Share, By Material Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 8.1.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Virgin Kraft Paper, 2022-2032F |
| 8.1.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Recycled Paper, 2022-2032F |
| 8.1.3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Mixed Paper Grades, 2022-2032F |
| 9. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Overview, By Flute Type |
| 9.1 Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share and Volume Share, By Flute Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 9.1.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By A-Flute, 2022-2032F |
| 9.1.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By B-Flute, 2022-2032F |
| 9.1.3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By C-Flute, 2022-2032F |
| 9.1.4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By E-Flute, 2022-2032F |
| 9.1.5. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
| 10. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Overview, By End Use Industry |
| 10.1 Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share, By End Use Industry, 2025 & 2032F |
| 10.1.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Food & Beverage, 2022-2032F |
| 10.1.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By E-commerce & Retail, 2022-2032F |
| 10.1.3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Consumer Electronics, 2022-2032F |
| 10.1.4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Pharmaceuticals, 2022-2032F |
| 10.1.5. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Others, 2022-2032F |
| 11. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Import-Analysis |
| 11.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Imports, By Major Countries, 2025 |
| 12. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 12.1 Zambia Food and Beverage Sector Outlook |
| 12.2 Zambia Retail and E-commerce Packaging Outlook |
| 13. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment |
| 13.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Board Type, 2032F |
| 13.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2032F |
| 13.3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Flute Type, 2032F |
| 12.4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2032F |
| 14. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Competitive Landscape |
| 14.1. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Ranking, By Top 3 Companies, 2025 |
| 14.2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Technical & Operating Parameters |
| 15. Company Profiles |
| 15.1 Unity Packages Ltd. |
| 15.2 Nisco Group |
| 15.3 BoxPack Zambia Ltd. |
| 15.4 Surya Group |
| 16. Key Strategic Recommendations |
| 17. Disclaimer |
| List of Figures |
| 1. Global Corrugated Board Market Revenues, 2022-2032F (US$ Billion) |
| 2. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues and Volume, 2022-2032F (US$ Million, Thousand Tons) |
| 3. Zambia Pharmaceutical Market 2022 & 2030F ($ Million) |
| 4. Zambia Pharmaceutical Manufacturers 2025 & 2026 |
| 5. Contribution of Zambia’s Manufacturing Sector to National GDP |
| 6. Growth of Industries In Manufacturing Sector In 2025 |
| 7. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share, By Board Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 8. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Volume Share, By Board Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 9. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share, By Material Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 10. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Volume Share, By Material Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 11. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share, By Flute Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 12. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Volume Share, By Flute Type, 2025 & 2032F |
| 13. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Share, By End User, 2025 & 2032F |
| 14. Share of Top 3 Import Partners, 2025 |
| 15. Zambia Corrugated Board Import Data, By Country, 2025 (in $ Thousand) |
| 16. Zambia Total Production of Maize, Metric Tonnes (2024-2025) |
| 17. Zambia Total Production of Sweet and Irish Potatoes, Metric Tonnes (2024-2025) |
| 18. Zambian Food supply per capita per year (kg), of vegetal products (2022-2023) |
| 19. Zambian Food supply per capita per year (kg), of animal products (2022-2023) |
| 20. Zambia E-Commerce Market Size, 2025 & 2029 (USD Billion) |
| 21. Zambia Online Stores App Spend, By Industry 2026 |
| 22. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Board Type, 2032F |
| 23. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2032F |
| 24. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By Flute Type, 2032F |
| 25. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2031F |
| 26. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenue Ranking, By top 3 Companies, CY2025 |
| 27. Zambia Online Stores, By Key Cities 2026 |
| List of Tables |
| 1. Zambia Upcoming Pharmaceutical Facilities 2026 |
| 2. Zambia Manufacturing Output 2020-2023 |
| 3. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Board Type, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 4. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Volume, By Board Type, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 5. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Material Type, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 6. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Volume, By Material Type, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 7. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By Flute Type, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 8. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Volumes, By Flute Type, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 9. Zambia Corrugated Board Market Revenues, By End User, 2022-2032F ($ Million) |
| 10. Zambian Food Industry by Channels (2024) |
| 11. Zambia Online Stores App Spend by Industry, 2026 (USD) |
| 12. Zambia Total Online Stores by Industry, 2026 |
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