| Product Code: ETC5037632 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | 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 rely on imports of playing cards and board games, with top exporters being China, South Africa, USA, Ireland, and Hong Kong. Despite a high concentration of market share, the industry showed minimal growth with a CAGR of 0.32% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -4.72%. This data indicates a stable yet challenging market environment for playing cards and board games import shipments 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 Playing Cards & Board Games Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing popularity of tabletop gaming in Zambia |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income leading to higher spending on leisure activities |
4.2.3 Rising trend of social gatherings and game nights among Zambian families and friends |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited awareness and availability of diverse playing cards and board games in the Zambian market |
4.3.2 Competition from digital gaming platforms impacting traditional gaming markets |
5 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Trends |
6 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume, By Playing Cards, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume, By Board Games, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of gaming cafes and hobby shops offering playing cards and board games in Zambia |
8.2 Frequency of gaming events and tournaments organized in Zambia |
8.3 Percentage of households that participate in tabletop gaming activities |
8.4 Online search trends for playing cards and board games in Zambia |
8.5 Growth in social media communities dedicated to tabletop gaming in Zambia |
9 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Zambia Playing Cards & Board Games Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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