Market Opportunities in Zambia

Stable and peaceful Zambia offers numerous business opportunities for Finnish companies. Strong bilateral relations between Finland and Zambia, Finland’s positive country image in Zambia and the current focus on private sector cooperation between the two countries provide a favorable basis for business. Sectors of interest for Finnish companies include forestry, agriculture, circular economy, mining and environmental technology, and education/ICT solutions.  

Finland and Zambia have a long cooperation history in the forestry sector, and Zambia has shown special interest towards the Finnish forestry expertise. There are several opportunities in areas such as forest resource mapping and developed afforestation methods.  

Zambia aims to increase circular economy methods for both environmental protection and for growing economy in various areas. The Finnish Embassy is in active dialogue with the Zambian Ministry of Green Economy and Environment on the opportunities in circular economy cooperation. Within the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs funded AGS Programme(Link to another website.) (Accelerated Growth for SMEs in Zambia) in 2023, market opportunity studies(Link to another website.) in circular economy and in forestry will provide more detailed information for Finnish companies in these sectors.  

The mining sector is the engine for Zambia’s economy. Zambia is Africa’s second largest copper producer, with ambitious growth targets for its copper imports. Developing the mining industry to a more sustainable direction offers opportunities for Finnish expertise in mining. Local mining companies have shown interest towards Finnish mining technology and the quality of Finnish supply is well known in Zambia’s mining areas.   

Finnish education system and expertise is valued in Zambia and Finland is well known as a leading country in education. Zambia’s plans to reform their education system in Zambia offer opportunities for Finnish solutions. The areas of interest include educational technology, digitalization, teacher training, curricula development and vocational training.  

Team Finland network in Zambia offers advisory services also related to markets in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi and Zimbabwe.