| Product Code: ETC5001589 | 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 |
The import shipments of food thickeners to Zambia in 2024 continued to show a high level of concentration, with South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, India, and Denmark emerging as the top exporting countries. The HHI indicating market concentration remained high in 2024, reflecting the dominance of these key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a healthy 6.25%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 stood at 4.53%, indicating a steady expansion in the market. Zambia`s reliance on these key exporting countries highlights the importance of maintaining strong trade relationships in the food thickeners sector.

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 Food Thickeners Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Food Thickeners Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Food Thickeners Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the importance of texture-modified diets for individuals with swallowing difficulties |
4.2.2 Growth in the geriatric population leading to higher demand for food thickeners |
4.2.3 Rising prevalence of conditions like dysphagia and neurological disorders necessitating the use of food thickeners |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Lack of standardized regulations for food thickeners in Zambia |
4.3.2 Limited availability of specialized healthcare professionals to recommend appropriate food thickening products |
4.3.3 Price sensitivity among consumers, particularly in low-income segments |
5 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Trends |
6 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Food Thickeners Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrocolloids, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Protein, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Starch, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Microbial, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Food Thickeners Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionery, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces, dressings, marinades, and gravies, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy & frozen deserts, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience & processed foods, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of healthcare facilities offering texture-modified diets |
8.2 Adoption rate of food thickeners in hospitals and care facilities |
8.3 Number of educational workshops or programs conducted on dysphagia and food thickeners in Zambia |
9 Zambia Food Thickeners Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Food Thickeners Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Food Thickeners Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |