Sub Product
Evaporated Goat Milk, Flavored Goat Milk, Organic Goat Milk, Pasteurized Goat Milk, +2
Derived Products
Ricotta Cheese, Goat Milk Cheese, Feta Cheese
HS Code
040490
Last Updated
2026-05-10
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Goat Milk market coverage spans 124 countries.
- 86 exporter companies and 82 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 113 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-10.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Goat Milk
Analyze 113 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Goat Milk.
Goat Milk Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Goat Milk to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Goat Milk: India (+225.5%), Italy (-84.0%), Malaysia (+66.0%).
Goat Milk Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Goat Milk country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Goat Milk transaction unit prices: Thailand (21.03 USD / kg), Netherlands (20.62 USD / kg), Germany (7.31 USD / kg), China (6.22 USD / kg), Italy (2.37 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | +16.6% | 24 | 18.69 USD / kg (99,734.399 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.09 USD / kg (2,016 kg) | 19.09 USD / kg (14,184 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Netherlands | +15.4% | 36 | 14.15 USD / kg (27,252.92 kg) | 8.45 USD / kg (6,512.57 kg) | 20.43 USD / kg (34,200 kg) | 15.90 USD / kg (1,730.57 kg) | - (-) | 20.62 USD / kg (20,162.52 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | - | 11 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.88 USD / kg (14.4 kg) | 1.94 USD / kg (28.8 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | +14.4% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | 6.74 USD / kg (3,663.3 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.22 USD / kg (1,452.9 kg) | ||||||
| Malaysia | +66.0% | 4 | 1.97 USD / kg (91.41 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +225.5% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.54 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Thailand | -28.6% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 21.03 USD / kg (1,320 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Austria | -2.9% | 10 | 19.01 USD / kg (19,094.4 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Goat Milk Global Supply Chain Coverage
168 companies
86 exporters and 82 importers are mapped for Goat Milk.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Goat Milk, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Goat Milk Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
86 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Goat Milk. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Top Exporting Countries for Goat Milk (HS Code 040490) in 2024
For Goat Milk in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 100,879,321 kg | 640,803,415.886 USD |
| 2 | United States | 44,236,514 kg | 234,358,407 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 82,962,835.93 kg | 174,521,598.793 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 9,456,751 kg | 80,961,400.61 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 36,307,206.562 kg | 67,886,682.728 USD |
| 6 | Lithuania | 25,796,644.24 kg | 62,754,810 USD |
| 7 | Finland | 32,231,485.67 kg | 35,965,306.536 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 25,144,452.87 kg | 26,229,808.31 USD |
| 9 | Ireland | 3,201,705 kg | 24,745,149.365 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 35,606,787 kg | 21,144,201.993 USD |
Goat Milk Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Goat Milk Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
82 importer companies are mapped for Goat Milk demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Top Import Demand Countries for Goat Milk (HS Code 040490) in 2024
For Goat Milk in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 51,016,334 kg | 404,818,927 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 43,740,750.51 kg | 151,721,074 USD |
| 3 | Egypt | 25,418,934.72 kg | 87,040,051.408 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 38,993,604 kg | 77,507,609.781 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 126,957,864.661 kg | 71,746,612.723 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 7,855,825 kg | 48,989,851.83 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 19,757,183.363 kg | 48,644,015.605 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 31,348,156 kg | 43,964,727 USD |
| 9 | Mexico | 8,391,060.608 kg | 41,411,187 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 16,592,493 kg | 37,313,365.187 USD |
Goat Milk Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Goat Milk origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh (Chilled Liquid)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupDairy (Goat)
Scientific NameCapra aegagrus hircus
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
- Access to consistent feed and clean water; productivity is sensitive to seasonal forage availability.
- Veterinary care and biosecurity for small-ruminant disease control (e.g., vaccination programs where applicable).
- Milking hygiene, sanitation, and immediate cooling infrastructure to preserve raw milk quality.
Main VarietiesSaanen, Alpine, Toggenburg, Anglo-Nubian (Nubian), LaMancha, Murciano-Granadina
Consumption Forms
- Pasteurized or UHT fluid milk (where formal markets exist)
- Fermented dairy (yogurt and cultured products)
- Cheese and other processed dairy products
- Milk powder and dairy ingredients (as a shelf-stable trade form)
Grading Factors
- Microbiological quality indicators (e.g., total bacterial load) and absence of pathogens within regulatory limits.
- Residue compliance (e.g., antibiotic inhibitor screening).
- Fat and protein composition targets aligned to processor needs (especially cheesemaking yield).
- Somatic cell indicators and sensory quality (odor/flavor) reflecting handling and hygiene.
Market
Goat milk is a globally produced dairy raw material with particularly large volumes in South Asia and significant commercial dairy-goat sectors in parts of Europe and the Mediterranean. International trade in fluid goat milk is generally constrained by perishability and cold-chain requirements, so cross-border movement is often regional, while longer-distance trade is more visible through processed derivatives (notably goat cheese and milk powders). Market positioning is strongly linked to specialty dairy (chèvre-style cheeses) and non-cow dairy demand niches in higher-income markets. Species-specific trade statistics can be difficult to isolate in customs data because many tariff lines aggregate “milk” without consistently separating cow, goat, and sheep origins.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Specialty and value-added goat dairy segments expand in some high-income markets, while fluid goat milk trade remains constrained by perishability and regulatory requirements.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaAmong the largest producers in FAO FAOSTAT goat milk statistics; predominantly consumed domestically.
- BangladeshLarge small-ruminant milk production base; mainly domestic consumption.
- PakistanSignificant goat milk production in mixed and smallholder systems.
- SudanNotable small-ruminant dairy production in pastoral and agro-pastoral systems.
- TurkiyeMeaningful goat dairy and traditional product markets; production concentrated in specific regions.
- FranceMajor commercial dairy-goat sector supplying domestic and export-oriented processing (especially cheese).
- SpainLarge EU dairy-goat herd and processing base linked to cheese and ingredient markets.
- GreeceMediterranean small-ruminant dairy production; important for regional dairy traditions and processing.
Major Exporting Countries
- FranceExports are more visible via processed goat dairy (notably cheese) than bulk fluid goat milk; species separation in trade data may be limited.
- SpainEU supplier with processing capacity; exports frequently as cheese and dairy ingredients rather than raw fluid milk.
- NetherlandsCommercial dairy-goat sector with international sales often routed through processed products and ingredients.
- New ZealandExport orientation in specialty dairy and ingredients; long-distance trade typically relies on shelf-stable formats.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesImports are commonly in specialty dairy formats (e.g., cheeses) and ingredients; fluid goat milk trade is more limited.
- GermanyEU demand for specialty cheeses and dairy ingredients; intra-EU trade is significant.
- United KingdomSpecialty dairy demand, with imports often concentrated in cheeses and processed formats.
- ChinaDemand for dairy ingredients and specialty products can drive imports, though species-specific visibility varies by tariff line.
Supply Calendar
- France (temperate Europe):Mar, Apr, May, Jun, JulSeasonal lactation patterns often create spring-to-summer production peaks, moderated by farm management and breeding.
- Spain (Mediterranean Europe):Feb, Mar, Apr, May, JunMediterranean dairy-goat systems commonly peak in late winter through late spring, depending on kidding seasonality and feeding.
- New Zealand (Southern Hemisphere):Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere seasonality can provide counter-seasonal supply relative to Europe for processed, shelf-stable formats.
- India (diverse agro-climatic zones):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecProduction occurs year-round with region- and system-dependent seasonality; much output is locally marketed or consumed.
Specification
Major VarietiesSaanen, Alpine, Toggenburg, Anglo-Nubian (Nubian), LaMancha, Murciano-Granadina
Physical Attributes
- White to cream color; sensory profile is sensitive to feed, hygiene, and rapid cooling after milking.
- Naturally emulsified fat phase; physical stability is influenced by processing (homogenization, heat treatment) in downstream products.
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications commonly include fat and protein composition targets and minimum solids for processing yield (especially for cheese).
- Freezing point is commonly monitored in dairy supply chains as an integrity check for added water.
- Microbiological criteria and somatic cell indicators are commonly used to manage quality and shelf-life risk.
- Residue controls (e.g., antibiotic inhibitors) are commonly required for compliant dairy trade.
Grades
- No single universal global grade exists for raw goat milk; commercial transactions typically rely on contract specifications aligned with national dairy regulations and Codex-aligned hygiene principles.
Packaging
- Chilled bulk collection (farm bulk tanks to insulated road tankers) is common for short-distance trade to processors.
- Shelf-stable trade relies on downstream formats (e.g., UHT packs, milk powders) rather than raw liquid milk.
ProcessingHigh relevance for cheesemaking and fermented dairy; composition and microbiological quality strongly influence yield and finished-product quality.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milking -> rapid cooling in farm bulk tank -> collection by insulated tanker -> receiving and testing at dairy -> pasteurization/UHT or fermentation/cheesemaking -> packaging -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Specialty cheese and fermented dairy demand in Europe and North America (often marketed as chèvre-style products).
- Non-cow dairy diversification in retail and foodservice, including consumers seeking alternative dairy options.
Temperature
- Rapid post-milking cooling and continuous cold chain are critical for managing bacterial growth and preserving processing suitability.
- For longer-distance trade, shelf-stable processing (UHT or drying into powders) is commonly used to reduce cold-chain dependence.
Shelf Life
- Raw liquid goat milk has a short safe handling window and is typically routed quickly into processing; shelf life is substantially extended by pasteurization/UHT and by converting into powders or cheeses.
Risks
Animal Disease HighTransboundary small-ruminant diseases (notably Peste des Petits Ruminants) and other reportable livestock diseases can reduce herd productivity, disrupt animal movement, and trigger trade restrictions, tightening supply for processors and exporters.Maintain vaccination and surveillance programs consistent with WOAH guidance; strengthen farm biosecurity and traceability; diversify sourcing regions for processors reliant on a single production zone.
Food Safety MediumRaw milk is susceptible to microbial contamination and residue non-compliance (e.g., inhibitors), creating regulatory and recall risks in formal markets and cross-border trade.Implement rigorous receiving tests (microbiology and inhibitor screening), enforce rapid cooling and sanitation, and apply Codex-aligned hygienic practices through collection and processing.
Logistics MediumBecause fluid goat milk is highly perishable, cold-chain breaks or delays can rapidly degrade quality and processing suitability, limiting long-haul trade and increasing waste.Use insulated collection, strict time-temperature controls, and route longer-distance trade through shelf-stable processing formats (UHT or powders) where feasible.
Price Volatility MediumFeed and energy price swings can materially impact production costs and milk pricing, especially for intensive dairy-goat systems and processors with fixed-price contracts.Use feed hedging or contracting where available, diversify ration inputs, and build flexible procurement strategies across multiple origins.
Regulatory Compliance LowSpecies-specific labeling, origin claims, and authenticity controls can create compliance and fraud risks, particularly where goat milk is used as a premium ingredient and substitution incentives exist.Apply supplier audits, specification enforcement, and authenticity testing where risk is elevated; maintain clear documentation for origin and species claims.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant livestock (methane) and associated climate policy scrutiny in some markets.
- Rangeland pressure and overgrazing risks in arid and semi-arid production systems where goats are concentrated.
- Water and feed availability volatility affecting dairy goat productivity and farm economics.
Labor & Social
- High prevalence of smallholder and pastoral production systems in major producing regions, with variable access to veterinary services, cooling infrastructure, and formal quality testing.
- Occupational health and safety risks in milking, animal handling, and on-farm chemical use (cleaners, disinfectants).
FAQ
Which countries are major producers of goat milk globally?Major goat milk production is concentrated in South Asia and parts of the Mediterranean and Europe. FAO’s FAOSTAT goat milk series is commonly used to identify large producers such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and important commercial dairy-goat sectors in countries like France, Spain, Türkiye, and Greece.
Why is long-distance trade in liquid goat milk limited compared with other dairy formats?Liquid goat milk is highly perishable and depends on tight time-temperature control from farm to processor. As noted in the supply-chain section, cross-border movement is often regional, while longer-distance trade is more feasible in shelf-stable formats like UHT milk, powders, and cheeses.
What is the single biggest global risk to goat milk supply and trade continuity?The most critical risk is animal disease affecting small ruminants—especially transboundary diseases such as Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)—because outbreaks can reduce production and trigger movement controls and trade restrictions, as highlighted in the first risk entry and monitored through WOAH frameworks.
Sources
Goat Milk Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Germany, India, New Zealand, China, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Nigeria, Spain, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Lithuania, Pakistan, Iran, Croatia, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkiye, Chile, Estonia, Morocco, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Thailand, United States, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Canada, Romania, Finland, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Tanzania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Australia, Czechia, United Arab Emirates, Guatemala, Latvia, Greece, Slovakia, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Philippines, Vietnam, Peru, Switzerland, Ukraine, El Salvador, Serbia, Nicaragua, Hong Kong, Israel, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Fiji, Gambia, Honduras, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Uruguay, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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