The goat milk produced and delivered to dairies in France has seen a gradual increase from 468.48 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 546.55 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over this period, the annual compound growth rate (CAGR) varied, reaching 1.97% in 2023. The year-on-year variations highlight periods of higher growth, particularly in 2018 and 2020, with respective increases of 2.33% and 4.38%, while the growth rate steadied later. Looking ahead, forecast data from 2024 to 2028 predict a more moderate CAGR of 0.95%, with a cumulative growth of 4.84% over the five years.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in dairy farming technology, shifts in consumer preferences towards goat milk products due to perceived health benefits, and potential impacts of climate change on goat milk production. Additionally, continued investment in agricultural innovation and the market dynamics of plant-based milk alternatives could also influence future trends in goat milk production.