Zambia’s manufacturing sector is a significant component of its economy, encompassing a variety of industries from agricultural processing to metals, textiles, and construction materials. Here’s a list of some of the top manufacturing companies currently operating in Zambia:
1. Zambeef Products PLC
- Products: Meat processing, dairy products, and bread.
- Location: Lusaka.
- Contact: +260 211 369000
2. Zambian Breweries PLC
- Products: Alcoholic beverages including beers and soft drinks.
- Location: Lusaka.
- Contact: +260 211 246572
3. Trade Kings Group
- Products: Detergents, soaps, confectionery, and beverages.
- Location: Lusaka.
- Contact: +260 211 286117/8
4. Zambia Sugar PLC

- Products: Sugar processing and production.
- Location: Mazabuka.
- Contact: +260 213 231333
5. Copperbelt Energy Corporation
- Products: Electricity generation and distribution.
- Location: Kitwe, Copperbelt Province.
- Contact: +260 212 244914
6. Lafarge Cement Zambia
- Products: Cement and construction materials.
- Location: Chilanga, near Lusaka.
- Contact: +260 211 279029
7. Star Milling Limited
- Products: Flour milling, feed production.
- Location: Lusaka.
- Contact: +260 211 289252
8. Varun Beverages Ltd
- Products: Bottler for PepsiCo: produces Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, and 7UP.
- Location: Lusaka.
- Contact: +260 211 240900
9. Olympic Milling
- Products: Wheat and maize flour, animal feeds.
- Location: Copperbelt Province.
- Contact: +260 212 671540
10. National Milling Corporation
– Products: Flour, maize meal, and animal feeds.
– Location: Lusaka.
– Contact: +260 211 289252
These companies are crucial for Zambia’s economic development, providing both employment and vital goods. They also play a significant role in Zambia’s growth by contributing to the country’s exports.