| Product Code: ETC5747833 | 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 see a significant influx of packaging foams imports, with top exporters including South Africa, China, USA, Germany, and India. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, suggesting potential challenges for competition and pricing. The sector also demonstrated strong growth, with a notable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.24% from 2020 to 2024. The growth momentum remained steady in 2024, with a growth rate of 4.65% compared to the previous year, reflecting sustained demand for packaging foams 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 Packaging Foams Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Packaging Foams Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Packaging Foams Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Structure Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Service Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging solutions in various industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. |
4.2.2 Growth in e-commerce activities leading to higher demand for protective packaging materials. |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about sustainability and eco-friendly packaging solutions driving the adoption of foam packaging materials. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the production of packaging foams impacting profit margins. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on the use of certain types of packaging materials affecting the market growth. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging solutions such as biodegradable packaging materials. |
5 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Trends |
6 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Packaging Foams Market, By Structure Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyolefin Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Packaging Foams Market, By Service Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Service, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenues & Volume, By Protective Packaging, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of packaging foam products made from recycled materials. |
8.2 Average time taken for new packaging foam product development and introduction to the market. |
8.3 Number of partnerships or collaborations with key industries for customized packaging foam solutions. |
9 Zambia Packaging Foams Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Structure Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Opportunity Assessment, By Service Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Packaging Foams Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Packaging Foams Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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