| Product Code: ETC5040558 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Zambia continued to see a significant influx of surfboard imports from key countries like Israel, South Africa, China, Greece, and the United Arab Emirates. Despite a slight decrease in growth rate from the previous year, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 remained strong at 19.85%. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) suggests a market with persistent concentration among these top exporting nations, indicating a competitive landscape that may influence pricing and market dynamics in the coming years.

Zambia's Surfboard market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 3.40% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Egypt, followed by South Africa, Ethiopia, Algeria and Nigeria.

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 Surfboard Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Surfboard Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Surfboard Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Surfboard Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing interest in water sports and outdoor activities in Zambia |
4.2.2 Increase in disposable income of the population |
4.2.3 Growth in tourism industry and development of beach resorts in Zambia |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import costs of surfboards leading to higher prices for consumers |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and availability of surfboard equipment in Zambia |
4.3.3 Lack of surf culture and infrastructure in the country |
5 Zambia Surfboard Market Trends |
6 Zambia Surfboard Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Surfboard Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Shortboards, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Longboards, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Fish Boards, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Gun Boards, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Surfboard Market, By Material Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Balsa Wood, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Surfboard Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Zambia Surfboard Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Recreational, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenues & Volume, By Professional, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Surfboard Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Surfboard Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Surfboard Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of surfboard rental facilities in Zambia |
8.2 Participation rate in surf-related events and competitions |
8.3 Number of surf schools or training programs established in the country |
9 Zambia Surfboard Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Surfboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Surfboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Zambia Surfboard Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Surfboard Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Surfboard Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Surfboard Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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