| Product Code: ETC5222768 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Zambia continued to witness a significant influx of plastic drums imports, with top exporting countries being South Africa, China, United Kingdom, India, and Tanzania. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-24 stood at an impressive 47.4%, showcasing robust market expansion. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 surged by 29.92%, underlining the accelerating pace of import shipments in this sector. Zambia`s reliance on these key exporting countries signals a dynamic and evolving market landscape for plastic drums.

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 Drums Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Head Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging solutions in various industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of using plastic drums over traditional packaging materials. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of eco-friendly and recyclable packaging solutions. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the production of plastic drums. |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and policies related to plastic waste management and recycling. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative packaging solutions such as steel drums or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). |
5 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Trends |
6 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Plastic Drums Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By LDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By LLDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By HDPE, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market, By Head Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Open head, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Tight head, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market, By Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Less than 10 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 10-30 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 30-55 gallons, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By 55 gallons and above, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market, By End-users |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Building and Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and lubricants, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of plastic drum recycling rate in Zambia. |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable practices in plastic drum manufacturing. |
8.3 Number of new product innovations and technological advancements in the plastic drum industry in Zambia. |
9 Zambia Plastic Drums Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Head Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Plastic Drums Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Plastic Drums Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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