Value Addition in the Dairy Industry of Monze District: An Assessment of Best Practices, Market Trends, and Constraints

Noreen Mulambia and Norman Kachamba
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Noreen Mulambia: University of Zambia
Norman Kachamba: University of Zambia

African Journal of Commercial Studies, 2026, vol. 7, issue 3

Abstract: Value addition in the dairy industry is widely recognized as a pathway for improving farmer incomes, reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing food security, and promoting agro-industrial development. Despite Southern Province being Zambia’s leading dairy-producing region, value-added dairy products remain limited, with most output sold in raw or minimally processed form. This study examined value addition in the dairy industry in Monze District, Zambia, focusing on existing practices, market trends, and best practices. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was adopted, combining quantitative data from 380 respondents with qualitative insights from 20 key informants. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically and integrated during interpretation. Findings revealed that 64.7% of respondents engaged in value addition, with dairy products accounting for 93.7% of value-added outputs. Demand for value-added products was perceived to be increasing (94.2%), although 94.7% of sales remained within local markets. Major constraints identified included lack of capital (66.6%), limited access to processing technology (63.4%), and insufficient technical skills (47.1%). Logistic regression results indicated that collaboration among stakeholders was the strongest predictor of value addition (OR = 13.76, p

Keywords: Value Addition; Dairy Industry; Dairy Processing; Cooperatives; Market Trends (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L66 O13 Q13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.59413/ajocs/v7.i3.15

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