| Product Code: ETC5747301 | 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 |
In 2024, Zambia saw a significant increase in Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) import shipments, with top exporting countries including South Africa, Hong Kong, and China. The market concentration, as measured by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), remained very high, indicating a dominant market presence by these key exporters. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 18.08%, highlighting a robust upward trajectory in EPS imports. However, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 experienced a decline of -32.17%, suggesting a potential shift in market dynamics or external factors affecting import trends.

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 Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Market Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions in various industries |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction sector leading to higher demand for insulation materials like expanded polystyrene (EPS) |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of EPS in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials like styrene monomer affecting the production cost of EPS |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to the disposal and recycling of EPS waste |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like polyurethane foam impacting the market share of EPS |
5 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Trends |
6 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By EPS, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By Market Product Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By White, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Grey, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Black, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market, By End Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency improvements in buildings using EPS insulation |
8.2 Number of construction projects incorporating EPS as a primary insulation material |
8.3 Adoption rate of EPS packaging solutions by key industries |
8.4 Recycling rate of EPS waste in Zambia |
8.5 Percentage increase in EPS production capacity in the country |
9 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Market Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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