Key Market Indicators
The UK is set to see a modest increase in goat production over the next five years. From 10,740 heads in 2021, it's predicted that the number of goats in the country will reach 11,140 by 2026, with a 0.6% growth rate each year. Since the mid-90s, goat production in the UK has been on a slow but positive trajectory, with an average growth rate of 0.7% annually. Currently, the UK is at number 118 out of all countries that produce goats, with Israel at number 117, producing 10,740 heads. China, Nigeria and Pakistan take the top three spots, in that order.
