| Product Code: ETC5720169 | 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 |
Zambia`s polylactic acid import market in 2024 saw a continued dominance from top exporting countries such as China, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a decline with a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.21% from 2020-2024. The growth rate further contracted in 2024 by -25.41%, reflecting challenges within the market. Monitoring these trends is crucial for stakeholders looking to navigate the changing landscape of polylactic acid imports 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 Polylactic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about environmental sustainability and the shift towards eco-friendly alternatives |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of biodegradable materials |
4.2.3 Growing demand for bioplastics in various industries such as packaging, textiles, and automotive |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to traditional plastics |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials for polylactic acid production |
4.3.3 Lack of proper infrastructure for recycling and composting of biodegradable materials |
5 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Trends |
6 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market, By Grade |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermoforming, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Extrusion, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Injection Molding, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Blow Molding, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Thermoform, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Film & Sheet, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market, By End Use Industry |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Agricultural, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Biomedical, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of companies in Zambia using biodegradable packaging materials |
8.2 Number of government policies supporting the use of bioplastics |
8.3 Growth in the number of partnerships between local businesses and international bioplastic manufacturers |
9 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Polylactic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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