Goat milk products market grows by 4,6% annually

The global goat milk products market size is anticipated to reach USD 17.90 billion by 2030, registering an annual growth rate of 4.6% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. 

The global market is predominantly driven by the increasing demand for goat milk in infant food and follow-on formula. In addition, goat milk is considered healthier than cow milk owing to its nutritional profile. According to Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd., the demand for goat milk is increasing in infant foods and follow-on formula products application. This is on account of the easy digestibility of goat milk and its high nutritional quality. In addition, it contains all essential amino acids with a high Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS).

All these benefits associated with goat milk are driving its demand among consumers and manufacturers. The prices of goat milk products were observed slightly high in some countries in 2020 owing to the disruption in the supply chain due to the outbreak of Coronavirus. As per the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), Asia Pacific is the largest producer and consumer of goat milk in the world. The market is developing in countries, such as New Zealand and China, which do not have a tradition of goat milk.

India remained the world’s largest producer of goat milk products. The lower-middle-class group in the country has the majority of goats and deliver milk to dairies. In 2019, the total goat milk production in India was recorded at around 5.4 million tons. The country alone accounts for approximately one-fourth of the global production. Europe is the second-largest market.

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