| Product Code: ETC4774558 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Zambia`s sportswear import market continues to be dominated by top exporters like South Africa, China, Turkey, USA, and Bangladesh. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a strong market concentration in 2024. With an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 29.58% from 2020 to 2024, the sportswear import industry in Zambia is experiencing rapid expansion. The remarkable growth rate of 170.04% from 2023 to 2024 underscores the increasing demand for sportswear in the country, presenting lucrative opportunities for both local retailers and international suppliers.

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 Sportswear Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Zambia Sportswear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Sportswear Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Zambia Sportswear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health and fitness awareness among the population in Zambia. |
4.2.2 Growing disposable income levels leading to higher spending on sportswear. |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of sports and fitness activities in Zambia. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import tariffs on sportswear impacting affordability for consumers. |
4.3.2 Limited availability of high-quality sportswear brands in the Zambian market. |
5 Zambia Sportswear Market Trends |
6 Zambia Sportswear Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Sportswear Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Shoes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Clothes, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Zambia Sportswear Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Zambia Sportswear Market, By End-user |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Men, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Women, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenues & Volume, By Kids, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Zambia Sportswear Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Sportswear Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Sportswear Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of sports and fitness facilities in Zambia. |
8.2 Growth in the number of participants in organized sports events and fitness programs. |
8.3 Increase in the number of sportswear retail outlets in key cities in Zambia. |
9 Zambia Sportswear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Sportswear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Zambia Sportswear Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Zambia Sportswear Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Sportswear Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Zambia Sportswear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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