10 World’s Biggest Goat Milk Producing Countries– Based on data from the FAO Statistical Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Biggest Goat Milk Producing Countries in 2021. They are goat milk-producing countries with high production volumes. This high production is of course used to meet domestic needs and some of its production is also used to fulfill foreign demands.
Functionally, milk is a source of animal protein that contains all the compounds needed by the human body. Therefore, milk is considered a highly nutritious and complete food ingredient. Physically, milk is a type of animal food in the form of a white liquid that is usually produced by mammals such as cows, buffaloes, or goats and is obtained by milking from healthy and clean udders/nipples.
The World’s Production of Goat Milk From 1970 to 2022
| Years | World’s Production of Goat Milk |
|---|---|
| (tons) | |
| 1970 | 6,482,111 |
| 1971 | 6,428,806 |
| 1972 | 6,421,732 |
| 1973 | 6,463,977 |
| 1974 | 6,584,794 |
| 1975 | 6,719,077 |
| 1976 | 6,956,474 |
| 1977 | 7,293,788 |
| 1978 | 7,456,345 |
| 1979 | 7,648,885 |
| 1980 | 7,733,527 |
| 1981 | 7,978,562 |
| 1982 | 8,120,170 |
| 1983 | 8,281,159 |
| 1984 | 8,259,314 |
| 1985 | 8,404,865 |
| 1986 | 8,496,060 |
| 1987 | 8,595,476 |
| 1988 | 8,822,866 |
| 1989 | 8,943,933 |
| 1990 | 10,164,636 |
| 1991 | 10,594,594 |
| 1992 | 11,211,196 |
| 1993 | 11,781,021 |
| 1994 | 12,287,908 |
| 1995 | 12,579,994 |
| 1996 | 12,572,394 |
| 1997 | 12,890,050 |
| 1998 | 13,248,117 |
| 1999 | 13,395,260 |
| 2000 | 13,538,925 |
| 2001 | 13,862,669 |
| 2002 | 14,334,248 |
| 2003 | 14,874,622 |
| 2004 | 15,147,749 |
| 2005 | 15,708,343 |
| 2006 | 15,948,506 |
| 2007 | 16,939,766 |
| 2008 | 17,085,756 |
| 2009 | 17,465,703 |
| 2010 | 17,570,511 |
| 2011 | 18,108,421 |
| 2012 | 18,380,806 |
| 2013 | 18,476,319 |
| 2014 | 18,590,186 |
| 2015 | 18,820,749 |
| 2016 | 19,439,951 |
| 2017 | 20,158,470 |
| 2018 | 20,460,698 |
| 2019 | 20,460,183 |
| 2020 | 21,024,324 |
| 2021 | 20,725,282 |
| 2022 19,191,572 Source : FAOSTAT, 20224 | |
In this World, goat milk is still one of the most consumed milks and the consumption of it still gets higher and higher. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of Goat milk is increasing trends. It can be seen in statistical production in the last 50 years. In the year 1970, the world’s production of goat meat was just 6,482,111 tons. Meanwhile, in 2022, the world’s production of goat meat reached 19,191,572 tons.
In the continental area, the main production of goat milk spread into several regions. Specifically, the main production regions are still located in Asia with output around 12 million tons in 2022. Africa is in second place with production around 4.4 million tons and Europe in third with 3 million tons.
The World’s Production of Goat Milk Based on Continent in 2021
| Continent | Production of Goat Milk in 2022 |
|---|---|
| (Tons) | |
| Africa | 4,464,704 |
| Americas | 828,039 |
| Asia | 10,841,780 |
| Europe | 3,057,009 |
| Oceania | 40 |
Source : FAOSTAT, 2024 | |
Based on country, There are the 10 World’s biggest goat milk-producing countries in 2021. This data was obtained from the FAO Statistical Database (FAO Stats) of the United Nations (UN) in 2023.
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Goat Milk Producing Countries in 2022
| Rank | Countries | Production of Goat Milk in 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| (tons) | ||
| 1 | India | 6,248,338 |
| 2 | Sudan | 1,160,273 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 1,018,000 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 915,180 |
| 5 | France | 717,610 |
| 6 | Türkiye | 540,426 |
| 7 | South Sudan | 517,757 |
| 8 | Spain | 482,080 |
| 9 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | 445,220 |
| 10 | Indonesia | 370,363 |
| Source : FAO Statistical Database, 2024 | ||
Brief Description of the 10 World’s Biggest Goat Milk Producing Countries in 2021
1. India
India was the World’s Biggest Goat Milk Producing country in 2022. Based on data from FAO, the production of goat milk from Mahatma Gandhi reached 6.2 million tons. In India alone, there are 5 largest states of goat milk. The states include Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. In more detail, Rajasthan produces goat milk reaching 1.8 million tons, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 1.2 million tons, Madhya Pradesh with 556 thousand tons, Gujarat with 267 thousand tons. and Maharashtra with 247 thousand tons. In India, the types of goats used for milk production are Jamunapari, Beetal, Jakhrana, and Surti goats.
2. Sudan
Sudan is the 2nd World’s biggest country
producing goat milk in the world in 2023. Based on data from FAO, Sudan’s goat
milk production reached 1.1 million tons. In the country of Sudan, the goat
population is widely spread in the Central, Southern, and Daffur
regions. Furthermore, some of the species of goat for milk production in Sudan
including Nubian Goat, Desert Goat, Saanen Goat, Alpine Goat, Nubian-Saanen
Cross
3. Pakistan
Pakistan is the 3rd largest country producing
goat milk in the world in 2022. Based on data from FAO, Pakistan’s goat milk
production reaches 991 thousand tons. In this country, there are several types
of goats that are bred for milk production, namely Beetal, Dera Din
Panah, Damani, and Kamor. Geographicall, many goats farm located in Punjab,
Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).
4. Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the 4th World’s biggest goat’s
milk Producing Country in 2022. Based on data from FAO, Bangladesh’s goat milk
production reached 2.6 million tons. In this country, there is a type of goat,
namely the Black Bengal which is bred for milk. Geographically,
many goat farming are located in Rangpur, Dinajpur, Kurigram, Dhaka,
Mymensingh, and Comilla.
5. France
France is the 5th largest country producing
goat’s milk in the world of 2022. Based on data from FAO, the production of
goat’s milk in France reached 709 thousand tons. Nouvelle-Aquitaine,
Pays-De-La-Loire, and Occitanie are some of the regions in France that are
central to goat milk production in France.
6. Turkiye
Turkiye is the 6th largest country
producing goat milk in the world in 2022. Based on data from FAO, Turkey’s goat
milk production reached 622 thousand tons. In this country, there are several
types of goats that are developed for milk production, namely Hair
goats and Angora Goats. Based on population goat in
Turkiye, Goat farming in Turkiye is primarily concentrated in the eastern
(Erzurum, Ağrı, and Kars) and Southeastern (Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa, and Mardin)
regions of the country.
7. South Sudan
South Sudan was the 7th largest country
producing goat milk in the world in 2022. Based on data from FAO, South Sudan’s
goat milk production reached 460 thousand tons. Based on species, there are
some goat destined for milk production including Nubian Goat, Desert Goat, Saanen Goat, and Alpine Goat.
8. Spain
Spain is the 8th largest country producing goat’s milk in the world in 2022. Based on data from FAO, Spain’s goat milk production reaches 519 thousand tons. Statistically, there are several central areas of goat milk production in Spain. South (Andalusia: 41%), center-east (Castilla la Mancha), Canary Islands, and southeast (Murcia) are some of the central regions of goat milk production in Spain. Based on its production, there are some species of Goat for milk production including Malagueña, Murciana-Granadina, Palentina, Serrana, Saanen, and Alpine.
9. Netherlands
The Netherlands is the 9th largest country
producing goat milk in the world in 2021. Based on data from FAO, the
production of goat milk in the Netherlands reached 387 thousand tons. In this
country, most dairy goats are found in the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Gelderland.
Basically, some of the goat species for milk production includes Dutch Landrace,
Saanen, and Alpine.
10. Indonesia
Indonesia also has huge production of
goat’s milk. Statistically, according to FAOSTAT, the production of Goat milk
from Indoenesia reached 370 thousand tons. Based on its species, there are some
popular goats for milk production including Etawah, Kacang, Sapera, Senduro,
and Menggolo. Geographically, there the population of goat in Indonesia concentrated
in Jawa Tengah, Jawa Timur, Jawa Barat and Lampung.
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