| Product Code: ETC5376782 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | 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`s knitwear import market continued to see significant growth with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), indicating a concentrated market. Top exporting countries such as Tanzania, South Africa, China, Bangladesh, and Turkey have played a key role in supplying knitwear to Zambia. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 35.38%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 surged by 78.79%. This data suggests a thriving knitwear import market in Zambia with strong contributions from key exporting nations.

In the Africa region, the Knitwear market in Zambia is projected to expand at a high growth rate of 11.07% 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 Knitwear Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Zambia Knitwear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Knitwear Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Consumer Group, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Zambia Knitwear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of the middle-class population in Zambia |
4.2.2 Growing fashion consciousness and preference for trendy clothing among consumers |
4.2.3 Expansion of retail outlets and e-commerce platforms offering a wide range of knitwear products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices affecting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from imported knitwear products impacting local market growth |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and availability of locally produced knitwear compared to international brands |
5 Zambia Knitwear Market Trends |
6 Zambia Knitwear Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Knitwear Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By T-Shirts & Shirts, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweaters & Jackets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweatshirts & Hoodies, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Shorts & Trousers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Evening Dresses, Suits, & Leggings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Zambia Knitwear Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Zambia Knitwear Market, By Applications |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Outerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Innerwear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Sportswear, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Zambia Knitwear Market, By Consumer Group |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Zambia Knitwear Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Online , 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Zambia Knitwear Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Knitwear Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Knitwear Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of knitwear products in Zambia |
8.2 Number of new designs introduced in the market |
8.3 Customer satisfaction and loyalty towards locally produced knitwear |
8.4 Percentage of local sourcing of raw materials for knitwear production |
8.5 Adoption rate of sustainable practices in the manufacturing process of knitwear |
9 Zambia Knitwear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Zambia Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Zambia Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Consumer Group, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Zambia Knitwear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Zambia Knitwear Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Knitwear Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Zambia Knitwear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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