The whole fresh goat milk producing population in Africa reached 91.235 million heads in 2023, following a consistent growth trend over the past decade. The year-on-year growth from 2022 to 2023 was 1.5%, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at 1.81%. From 2013 to 2023, the annual growth varied between 1.1% and 4.02%.
Forecasts from 2024 onward suggest a continuation of this upward trend, with the goat milk producing population expected to reach 97.574 million heads by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is 1.06%, projected to drive a 5.42% total increase over this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in goat farming.
- Government policies impacting agricultural practices.
- Shifts in market demand for goat milk.
- Impact of climate change on livestock productivity.
- Regional developments in goat milk production capacities.
