In 2023, the goat meat slaughterings in Italy stood at 139.65 thousand units. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 reveal a declining trend. The year-on-year variation shows a decrease of approximately 6.4% between 2024 and 2025, 6.8% from 2025 to 2026, 7.3% between 2026 and 2027, and 7.8% from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately -6.6%, indicating a consistent annual decline in goat meat slaughterings in Italy.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential changes in consumer preferences towards plant-based diets.
- Regulatory shifts affecting livestock farming practices.
- Innovations in meat production and alternative protein sources.