| Product Code: ETC5408569 | 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`s retail and wholesale import shipments continued to see strong concentration, with South Africa, China, UK, USA, and Canada being the top exporting countries. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), indicating market concentration, the sector experienced impressive growth with a CAGR of 20.49% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -57.73%, suggesting potential challenges or shifts in the market dynamics that businesses operating in the retail and wholesale sector in Zambia should be mindful of.

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 Retail And Wholesale Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ownership, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price Range, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing urbanization and population in Zambia leading to increased demand for retail and wholesale goods. |
4.2.2 Improving economic conditions and rising disposable income driving consumer spending in the market. |
4.2.3 Expansion of organized retail chains and modern wholesale outlets enhancing market competitiveness. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Infrastructure challenges like poor road networks and limited cold storage facilities impacting the supply chain and distribution network. |
4.3.2 High inflation rates and currency fluctuations affecting pricing and profitability for retailers and wholesalers. |
4.3.3 Limited access to financing and credit facilities hindering market expansion and investment. |
5 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Trends |
6 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Wholesale, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market, By Ownership |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Chain/Wholesale Chain, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Independent Retailer/Independent Wholesalers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market, By Price Range |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Mid-Range, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Economy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Department Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average basket size per customer indicating the purchasing power and spending patterns in the market. |
8.2 Percentage of sales from repeat customers reflecting customer loyalty and satisfaction levels. |
8.3 Inventory turnover rate showing the efficiency of stock management and product demand in the market. |
9 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ownership, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price Range, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Zambia Retail And Wholesale Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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