Goat Milk Products Market Report 2025

The goat milk products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.35 billion in 2024 to $14.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cultural significance, local dairy practices, traditional cheese making, health perceptions, specialized nutrition.

The goat milk products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to educational campaigns and marketing, global market expansion, innovation in product development, sustainability and ethical consumption, premiumization and specialty products. Major trends in the forecast period include alternative dairy demand, health and nutritional benefits, global market penetration, innovation in processing, sustainability and ethical consumption.

The growing consumer investment in healthy dairy foods is anticipated to significantly boost the goat milk products market in the future. This trend indicates that consumers are increasingly dedicating a larger portion of their food budgets to dairy products perceived as beneficial for health. Healthy dairy foods are valued for their nutrient content and health advantages. For example, in April 2023, a report from The Good Food Institute, a Belgium-based nonprofit organization, revealed that total sales of milk-based products reached $358 million (€308.7 million) in 2022, marking a 6% increase compared to 2021. Consequently, the rise in consumer spending on healthy dairy foods is propelling the growth of the goat milk products market moving forward.

The increasing goat population is projected to enhance the growth of the goat milk products market in the future. The term "goat population" refers to the total number of goats in a specific geographical region, typically measured by headcount. An expanding goat population ensures a steady and plentiful supply of milk, which promotes stability, diversification, and innovation within the goat milk product market. This contributes to economic development, supports local agriculture, and creates opportunities for a variety of product offerings. For example, a report from the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government agency, indicated that as of January 2023, the total inventory of goats and kids in the United States was 2.51 million head. Of this total, the breeding goat inventory was 2.06 million heads, while meat and other goats comprised 2.0 million heads. The inventory specifically designated for milk goats reached 400,000 head. Thus, the growing goat population is fueling the growth of the goat milk products market.

Technological advancements are emerging as a notable trend in the goat milk products market, with major manufacturers focusing on incorporating advanced technologies into their production facilities. For example, in April 2023, Emmi AG inaugurated a spray-drying tower and goat milk powder production facility in the Netherlands. This facility, equipped with an energy-efficient spray-drying tower, meets the rising demand for goat's milk powder. It features energy-efficient pumps, recovery technologies, and employs an electric heat pump, showcasing a commitment to sustainable and innovative production methods.

Leading companies in the goat milk product market are concentrating on creating innovative offerings like naturally gentle goat milk, which enhances digestibility and nutritional value for infants and toddlers who are sensitive to cow's milk. Naturally gentle goat milk is recognized for being easier to digest than cow's milk. For example, in August 2023, Kendamil, a UK-based baby formula brand, introduced a goat milk infant and toddler formula. This formula serves as a gentle alternative to conventional cow's milk formulas, using whole goat milk with A2 beta-casein proteins to promote easier digestion. It features a nutritional profile that is enhanced with higher levels of selenium and oligosaccharides, as well as Human Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM) and Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) to aid cognitive development and immune health. Free from palm oil, soy oil, fish oil, corn syrup, sucrose, and maltodextrin, Kendamil's goat milk formula seeks to address the rising demand for natural, high-quality infant nutrition choices.

In October 2022, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd. acquired a 50% stake in Amalthea, a Netherlands-based dairy company specializing in goat milk products. This strategic move aims to meet the growing demand for organic and sustainable dairy products, showcasing the company's commitment to expanding its market presence and meeting evolving consumer preferences.

Major companies operating in the goat milk products market include Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd., Dairy Goat Co-Operative NZ Ltd., Goat Partners International Inc., Holle baby food AG, St Helen’s Farm Ltd., Woolwich Dairy Inc., Xi'an Baiyue Goat Dairy Group Co. Ltd., Meyenberg Goat Milk Products, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Saputo Inc., Hay Dairies Pte. Ltd., Good Goat Milk Company, Stickney Hill Dairy Inc., Cherry Glen Goat Cheese Co., Hewitt’s Dairy Ltd., HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG, Courtyard Farms, Delamere Dairy Ltd., Summerhill Goat Dairy, Hogwegt Group, Emmi Group, AVH Dairy Trade B.V, Granarolo S.p.A., Yayi International Inc., Westfield Farms Ltd., Nubian Heritage Dairy Goat Farm, MT. Capra Products.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the goat milk products market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the goat milk products market repot during the forecast period. The regions covered in the goat milk products market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the goat milk products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Goat milk products encompass a range of items derived from the milk of goats, serving as a significant source of protein, calories, and lipids as an alternative to products made from cow milk.

The primary types of goat milk products include milk, cheese, milk powder, and various other items. Milk, in this context, refers to a nutrient-rich liquid produced by female mammals to nourish their young. It possesses a creamy texture and distinct flavor, serving as a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. These products are manufactured by both organized and unorganized sectors and are distributed through various channels such as supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, medical and pharmacy stores, and online platforms. They cater to diverse end users, including adults, teenagers, the elderly, and infants.

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The goat milk products market consists of sales of butter, ice cream, fudge, and sour cream made from goat milk. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, which is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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