| Product Code: ETC5745838 | 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 continued to heavily rely on imports of extruded polystyrene, with South Africa, Hong Kong, and China being the top exporting countries. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market for these imports. Despite a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.08% from 2020 to 2024, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -32.17%. This suggests a potential shift or challenge in the market dynamics for extruded polystyrene imports into Zambia.

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 Extruded Polystyrene Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing construction activities in Zambia leading to a higher demand for insulation materials like extruded polystyrene. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of extruded polystyrene in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of energy-efficient materials in construction projects. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting the production costs of extruded polystyrene. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative insulation materials like polyurethane foam or mineral wool. |
4.3.3 Economic instability in Zambia impacting overall construction activities and investments. |
5 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Trends |
6 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Foundation, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Wall, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Roof, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Floor & ceiling, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency rating of buildings in Zambia. |
8.2 Number of construction projects incorporating extruded polystyrene insulation. |
8.3 Adoption rate of extruded polystyrene in commercial and residential construction projects in Zambia. |
9 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Extruded Polystyrene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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