THE STATE OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY IN ZAMBIA - BITTERSWEET SITUATION

60% of sugar that Zambia produces is consumed domestically 

The sugar industry in Zambia holds an untapped potential to contribute to the country’s economic growth. Within the southern African region, Zambia’s capacity to join the leaders in sugar production is becoming prominent.The sugar sub-sector is the country’s most successful non-traditional export sector. A study by the International Growth Centre (IGC) revealed that the sugar industry in Zambia generates about US$45 million in gross export revenue annually ( https://www.theigc.org/wp-content.../pdf )

The regional and international environment is conducive for the Zambian sugar industry to exploit its potential. The growth of the global population