The Sheep and Goat Farming market - Italy

Goat farming in Italy has experienced ups and downs throughout history, with moments of appreciation and decline by farmers and consumers. During Roman times, goats were highly valued, but later attention shifted to sheep because of the economic value of wool. After the fall of the Roman Empire, goat breeding declined and suffered further difficulties during the medieval period and the Fascist two decades. In the1970s, goat breeding experienced a sharp decline, but later recovered due to its adaptive potential and the selection of specialized breeds.[Santanna] In Italy, sheep have become more widespread in southern and island regions (about 20 percent and 53 percent, respectively) because, they are able to maximize production even in adverse soil and climatic conditions. The largest number of sheep raised is held by Sardinia (3,301,837), with Sicily (906,069), Latium (743,823) and Tuscany (422,734) following.[Ruminantia] The global market for goat milk dairy products is expected to reach a value of $17 .95 billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 4.7 percent from 2023 to 2030.[Grandviewresearch] This study focuses on the sheep and goat farming market in Italy. For information on related markets, such as cattle or pig farming, see the specific studies available in the Businesscoot catalog.