| Product Code: ETC12461818 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Zambia continued to rely heavily on South Africa for its ilmenite imports, with a high concentration level indicated by a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was moderate at 1.52%, suggesting stable but incremental growth. However, there was a significant decline in growth from 2023 to 2024, with a negative growth rate of -54.9%, indicating a sharp decrease in ilmenite import shipments during that period. This data highlights the importance of monitoring market trends and potential challenges in the ilmenite import industry in 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 Ilmenite Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Processing Method, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for titanium dioxide, which is a key product derived from ilmenite, due to its applications in paints, plastics, and paper industries. |
4.2.2 Growth in the construction and infrastructure sectors, leading to higher demand for ilmenite as a raw material for producing titanium dioxide used in paints and coatings. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote mining activities and attract foreign investments in the mining sector, including ilmenite mining. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Environmental regulations and concerns related to ilmenite mining activities, leading to potential operational challenges and increased compliance costs. |
4.3.2 Fluctuations in global prices of ilmenite and titanium dioxide, impacting the profitability of ilmenite mining companies in Zambia. |
5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Trends |
6 Zambia Ilmenite Market, By Types |
6.1 Zambia Ilmenite Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Rutile Ilmenite, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Leucoxene Ilmenite, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Ti Ilmenite, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Ti Ilmenite, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Upgraded Ilmenite, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Titanium Dioxide Pigments, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Welding Electrodes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Ceramics Production, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel & Alloy Manufacturing, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Water Purification, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace & Defense, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics & Semiconductors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market, By Sales Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Procurement, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Distributors, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Bulk Buyers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Retailers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market, By Processing Method |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Chloride Process, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Sulfate Process, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Rutile Process, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Smelting Process, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.6 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermal Upgrading, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Zambia Ilmenite Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Ilmenite Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Ilmenite Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of ilmenite in the Zambia market. |
8.2 Production capacity utilization rate of ilmenite mining companies in Zambia. |
8.3 Percentage of ilmenite production exported versus used domestically in Zambia. |
9 Zambia Ilmenite Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Ilmenite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Ilmenite Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Zambia Ilmenite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Zambia Ilmenite Market Opportunity Assessment, By Processing Method, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Ilmenite Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Ilmenite Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Ilmenite Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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