| Product Code: ETC5371063 | 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 depend heavily on lumber imports, with Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania, Germany, and Malawi being the top exporting countries. Despite a slight decrease in the HHI concentration index, the market remained highly concentrated. The industry experienced a negative CAGR of -0.11% from 2020 to 2024, with a significant decline in growth rate of -83.28% from 2023 to 2024. These trends suggest challenges in the lumber import market in Zambia, potentially requiring strategic interventions for sustainable growth.

By 2027, Zambia's Lumber market is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate of 4.97%, with Egypt leading the Africa region, 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 Lumber Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Lumber Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Lumber Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume Share Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Lumber Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in construction and infrastructure development projects in Zambia |
4.2.2 Growth in population leading to higher demand for housing and furniture |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote sustainable forestry practices and boost the lumber industry |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative building materials such as steel and concrete |
5 Zambia Lumber Market Trends |
6 Zambia Lumber Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Lumber Market Segmentations |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardwood Lumber, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Softwood Lumber, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Lumber Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Flooring, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Moldings, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Zambia Lumber Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Lumber Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Lumber Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Lumber Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Lumber Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Forest regeneration rate |
8.2 Lumber export value |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable forestry practices by lumber companies |
9 Zambia Lumber Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Lumber Market Opportunity Assessment Segmentations, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Lumber Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Lumber Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Lumber Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Lumber Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |