| Product Code: ETC10812154 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
In 2024, Zambia saw a shift in the concentration of small arms and light weapons imports, with a significant decrease in the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating lower market concentration. The top exporting countries to Zambia in 2024 were the United States of America, Czech Republic, Brazil, Turkey, and United Kingdom. Despite a low compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.45% from 2020 to 2024, there was a sharp decline in growth rate (-49.94%) from 2023 to 2024. This fluctuation suggests a changing landscape in Zambia`s small arms and light weapons import market.

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 Small Arms Light Weapons Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ammunition Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Key Features, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Political instability and conflicts in the region leading to increased demand for small arms and light weapons. |
4.2.2 Rise in criminal activities and terrorism, driving the need for security measures and weapons. |
4.2.3 Growth in military and law enforcement budgets leading to procurement of small arms and light weapons. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and international arms control agreements impacting the import and export of small arms and light weapons. |
4.3.2 High costs associated with acquiring and maintaining small arms and light weapons. |
4.3.3 Increasing awareness and advocacy for gun control and disarmament initiatives. |
5 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Trends |
6 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Types |
6.1 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Weapon Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Weapon Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Handguns, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Assault Rifles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Submachine Guns, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Military & Law Enforcement, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Private Security Firms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Civilian Firearms, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Caliber Size |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By 9mm, .45 ACP, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By .22 LR, .40 S&W, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Ammunition Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Hollow Point, Full Metal Jacket, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Armor-Piercing, Tracer Rounds, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Expanding Bullets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market, By Key Features |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Concealed Carry, Quick Reload, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Lightweight, High-Precision, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenues & Volume, By Compact Design, Low Recoil, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of reported conflicts and security incidents in the region. |
8.2 Government spending on defense and security. |
8.3 Number of licenses issued for the import and export of small arms and light weapons. |
8.4 Rate of compliance with international arms control agreements. |
8.5 Number of disarmament and gun control initiatives implemented in the country. |
9 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ammunition Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Opportunity Assessment, By Key Features, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Small Arms Light Weapons Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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