The production of whole fresh goat milk in Tunisia has demonstrated a consistent decline since 2013, with actual production showing an overall downward trend from 15.0 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 10.81 thousand metric tons in 2023. This represents a year-on-year variation of -0.99% and a CAGR of -1.14% over the past five years. Starting from 2024, forecasted data continue to show a declining trend with a projected decrease to 10.25 thousand metric tons by 2028, corresponding to a forecast 5-year CAGR of -0.85% and an overall decrease in production of -4.15%.
Significant future trends to monitor include:
- Potential impacts of climate change on goat farming conditions and milk yield.
- Government policies or subsidies aimed at revitalizing the goat milk production sector.
- Technological advancements in goat farming that could improve milk yield.