| Product Code: ETC10125127 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The plastic bottles and containers import market in Zambia continues to show strong growth, with a notable increase in concentration among top exporting countries in 2024. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Turkey, and India are key players in supplying these products to Zambia. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a significant level of market concentration, reflecting the dominance of these countries in the market. With a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.61% from 2020 to 2024 and a remarkable growth rate of 27.82% from 2023 to 2024, the sector is witnessing rapid expansion and remains an important segment of Zambia`s imports.

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 Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw materials, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Apperance, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Neck Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaged beverages and personal care products in Zambia |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of recycling and sustainability |
4.2.3 Rising investments in the food and beverage industry in Zambia |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as plastic resins |
4.3.2 Lack of recycling infrastructure and facilities in Zambia |
4.3.3 Increasing competition from alternative packaging materials like glass and paper |
5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Trends |
6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Types |
6.1 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Raw materials |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw materials, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Technology |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Stretch Blow Molding, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoforming, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Less Than 100 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 100-500 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 500-1000 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 1000-1500 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By 1500-2000 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By more than 2000 ml, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Apperance |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Transparent, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Coloured, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Shape |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Boston Round, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Square, Oval, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Oblong, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Wide Mouth, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmo Round Cylinder, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Narrow Mouth, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By Neck Type |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Three Start, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Double Start, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By PCO 1881, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By PCO 1810, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By PCO Hybrid, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By BPF, 2021- 2031F |
6.7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market, By End-User |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.7.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled plastic used in manufacturing plastic bottles and containers |
8.2 Adoption rate of eco-friendly packaging solutions in the market |
8.3 Number of new product launches using innovative plastic bottle designs |
8.4 Rate of growth in the food and beverage industry in Zambia |
8.5 Percentage of plastic waste effectively collected and processed for recycling in Zambia |
9 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw materials, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Apperance, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Shape, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By Neck Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Plastic Bottles and Containers Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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