| Product Code: ETC5308819 | 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 |
In 2024, Zambia continued to see significant imports of polystyrene foam, with top exporters being the United Kingdom, China, South Africa, India, and the United Arab Emirates. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index indicating market concentration, the industry experienced a notable decline with a CAGR of -19.38% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 further decreased by -22.21%, reflecting challenges in the market. Monitoring shifts in trade patterns and market dynamics will be crucial for stakeholders in the polystyrene foam industry 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 Polystyrene Foam Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the construction industry leading to increased demand for insulation materials like polystyrene foam |
4.2.2 Expansion of the packaging industry driving the use of polystyrene foam for packaging solutions |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and urbanization leading to higher consumption of packaged goods, boosting the demand for polystyrene foam |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Increasing environmental concerns and regulations around the use of polystyrene foam due to its non-biodegradable nature |
4.3.2 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the production cost of polystyrene foam |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials like biodegradable packaging options affecting the market share of polystyrene foam |
5 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Trends |
6 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Expanded Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Extruded Polystyrene Foam, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market, By End Use Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of polystyrene foam in Zambia |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable packaging solutions in the market |
8.3 Number of construction projects utilizing polystyrene foam insulation |
8.4 Average energy efficiency improvement in buildings using polystyrene foam insulation |
8.5 Percentage of companies in the packaging industry using polystyrene foam for their products |
9 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Polystyrene Foam Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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