| Product Code: ETC4727077 | 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 |
Despite a significant decline in growth rate in 2024, Zambia`s gypsum import market continues to show strong concentration with the top exporters being Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and China. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market structure. With a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.91% from 2020 to 2024, the gypsum import market in Zambia demonstrates potential for sustained growth and opportunities for both domestic and international suppliers to capitalize on this market trend.

In the Africa region, the Gypsum market in Zambia is projected to expand at a high growth rate of 13.58% 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 Gypsum Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Gypsum Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Gypsum Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Setting Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Gypsum Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the construction industry in Zambia, leading to increased demand for gypsum for use in building materials. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting infrastructure development, which boosts the construction sector and subsequently the demand for gypsum. |
4.2.3 Rising urbanization in Zambia driving the need for housing and commercial infrastructure, driving the consumption of gypsum. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the production cost of gypsum. |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness about the benefits and applications of gypsum in construction, hindering market growth. |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges or changes affecting the mining and processing of gypsum in Zambia. |
5 Zambia Gypsum Market Trends |
6 Zambia Gypsum Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Gypsum Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Impression Plaster, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Model Plaster, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Dental Stone, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Dental Stone High Strength, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Dental Stone High Expansion, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Gypsum Market, By Setting Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Hygroscopic Setting Expansion, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Normal Setting Expansion, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Gypsum Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenues & Volume, By Institutional, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Gypsum Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Gypsum Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Gypsum Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of gypsum products in Zambia. |
8.2 Number of new construction projects utilizing gypsum as a key material. |
8.3 Percentage of gypsum import substitution in Zambia's construction sector. |
9 Zambia Gypsum Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Gypsum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Setting Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Gypsum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Gypsum Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Gypsum Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Gypsum Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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