| Product Code: ETC5041223 | 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`s weapons and ammunition import shipments show a shift in concentration from high to low, with key exporting countries being Italy, South Africa, Serbia, USA, and Turkey. The sector experienced a significant decline, with a CAGR of -16.75% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate plummeted by -86.7% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests a challenging landscape for the industry in Zambia, with potential implications for both domestic security and international trade relations.

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 Weapons and Ammunition Market Overview |
3.1 Zambia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Caliber, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for security and defense measures due to rising crime rates and political instability in Zambia |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to modernize military equipment and enhance defense capabilities |
4.2.3 Growth in hunting and sports shooting activities leading to higher demand for weapons and ammunition |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and licensing requirements for the procurement and possession of weapons and ammunition |
4.3.2 Limited disposable income of the population affecting their purchasing power for firearms and related products |
5 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Trends |
6 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Segmentations |
6.1 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Weapon Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Arms, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Rifles, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Machine Guns, 2021-2031F | 6.1.6 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Portable Explosives, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Weapon Types, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Caliber |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Large Caliber, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market, By Platform |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Terrestrial, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenues & Volume, By Naval, 2021-2031F |
7 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of government contracts awarded for the procurement of weapons and ammunition |
8.2 Rate of adoption of advanced technologies in the design and production of weapons and ammunition |
8.3 Percentage increase in the number of licensed firearm owners in Zambia |
9 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Weapon Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Caliber, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Opportunity Assessment, By Platform, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Zambia Weapons and Ammunition Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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