| Product Code: ETC5307489 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | 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 significant imports of polyethylene film, with top exporters being China, South Africa, Tanzania, Australia, and Kenya. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. Despite a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.15% from 2020 to 2024, there was a slight decline in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -4.84%. This data suggests a stable demand for polyethylene film in Zambia, with key players maintaining their dominance in the market.

By 2027, the Polyethylene Film market in Zambia is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 13.95%, as part of an increasingly competitive Africa region, where Egypt remains at the forefront, supported by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

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 Polyethylene Film Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for packaging materials in sectors such as food and beverages, agriculture, and healthcare. |
4.2.2 Growth in population and urbanization leading to higher consumption of consumer goods. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging materials such as biodegradable plastics. |
4.3.3 Lack of proper recycling infrastructure leading to environmental concerns. |
5 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Trends |
6 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market, By Technology |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Blow Film Extrusion, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Cast Film Extrusion, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Stretch Films, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Shrink Films, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market, By Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled polyethylene film used in production. |
8.2 Average selling price of polyethylene film in the market. |
8.3 Adoption rate of sustainable packaging solutions in the industry. |
9 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Zambia Polyethylene Film Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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