Goat Milk Products Market Report 2026

The goat milk products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.97 billion in 2025 to $14.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising lactose intolerance awareness, expansion of small ruminant farming, growing consumption of specialty dairy products, increasing availability of goat milk processing facilities, demand for nutritional dairy alternatives.

The goat milk products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional dairy nutrition, rising adoption of goat milk in infant formulas, expansion of online dairy retailing, growing focus on sustainable dairy farming, increasing product diversification in goat milk derivatives. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for alternative dairy products, rising consumption of goat milk infant nutrition, expansion of organic and clean-label goat milk products, increasing product innovation in cheese and yogurt, enhanced focus on digestibility and allergen-friendly nutrition.

The growing goat population is expected to drive the growth of the goat milk products market in the coming years. The goat population refers to the total number of goats in a specific region, often measured by headcount. An expanding goat population ensures a stable and abundant milk supply, fostering market stability, product diversification, innovation, and economic growth, while supporting local agriculture and enabling the development of diverse goat milk products. For example, in January 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that the total inventory of goats and kids in the US amounted to 2.51 million head. Of these, 2.06 million were breeding goats, 2.0 million were meat and other goats, and 400,000 were milk goats. Therefore, the rising goat population is expected to support growth in the goat milk products market.

Key players in the goat milk products market are focusing on developing innovative offerings, such as naturally gentle goat milk, to enhance digestibility and nutritional value, particularly for infants and toddlers sensitive to cow’s milk. Naturally gentle goat milk is easier to digest compared to cow’s milk. For instance, in August 2023, Kendamil, a UK-based baby formula brand, launched a goat milk infant and toddler formula. This formula uses whole goat milk with A2 beta-casein proteins for easier digestion and features a nutritional profile enriched with selenium, oligosaccharides, Human Milk Fat Globule Membrane (MFGM), and Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) to support cognitive development and immune health. Free from palm oil, soy oil, fish oil, corn syrup, sucrose, and maltodextrin, Kendamil’s goat milk formula addresses the growing demand for natural, high-quality infant nutrition.

In October 2024, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation, a Netherlands-based dairy manufacturer, acquired Amalthea Group B.V. for approximately $22.1 million. The acquisition allows Ausnutria to gain full control of Amalthea’s goat milk cheese operations, strengthen its goat milk product portfolio, and secure a stable supply of raw materials for its Kabrita brand. Amalthea Group B.V., also based in the Netherlands, specializes in producing premium goat milk cheese and related products.

Major companies operating in the goat milk products market are 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, Hay Dairies Pte Ltd, Good Goat Milk Company, Stickney Hill Dairy Inc, Cherry Glen Goat Cheese Co, Hewitt’s Dairy Ltd, Courtyard Farms, Delamere Dairy Ltd, Summerhill Goat Dairy, Yayi International Inc, Westfield Farms Ltd, MT Capra Products, Saputo Inc, HiPP GmbH & Co Vertrieb KG, Emmi Group, AVH Dairy Trade B.V, Granarolo S.p.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the goat milk products market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the goat milk products market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the goat milk products market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the goat milk products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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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