Goat Cheese Market Report, By Type (Fresh, Ripened), Texture (Soft Cheese, Semi-Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese and Aged Cheese), Distribution Channel and Geography- Global Market Share, Trend Analysis & Forecast

Cheese is a traditional food product with its roots predating recorded history. It is a dairy food made from pressed milk curds and is almost produced all over the world. Numerous varieties are made from fresh Cheese or ripened (aged) Cheese.

There are more over 300 varieties of Cheese—including American, Cheddar, Mozzarella and Colby—many of which are accessible in various flavors, forms (chunks, slices, cubes, shredded, grated, crumbled, sticks, spreads) and packages to meet consumer demands. 

Goat Cheese is a traditional dairy product produced from milk of cow, sheep and goat. Over the last decade, goat cheese has risen up as the most favourable market globally. Goat Cheese is good for digestion and offers low calories unlike bovine cheese which is not so easy to digest, high in cholesterol and fat. Goat Cheese also covers vitamins specifically vitamin A, B1, B2, B3 and is rich in Calcium and Phosphorous. It also delivers adequate amount of Proteins. Over the years the market has evolved from consuming bovine cheese to goat Cheese. 

Market Dynamics- Global Goat Cheese Market

The ever-increasing fast food culture has been playing a significant role in mounting the demand of Goat Cheese and likely to see its effects over the forecast period. Owing to a shift in consumption habits, there is growth in obesity and cholesterol issues across the globe. Consumers are slowly being aware of their health, resulting to surging demand and consumption of goat cheese. Goat cheese has arisen as a major alternative to bovine cheese and is projected to grow at a rapid rate during the forecast period. Furthermore, technological innovations in production of cheese, and enhancing quality breeds of goat are few factors driving the market.

However, high cost, unfavorable regulatory conditions, growing consumer preference for vegan diet and rising incidences of lactose intolerance are the factors that are likely to hinder the market growth. 

Major Developments:

Saputo announced the launch of its newest product Joan of Arc Goat Cheese Medallions. Produced from the same high-quality goat milk and collected by independent family farms as its predecessors, these small snacks come from what Saputo has described as of exceptional quality and flavor.  

Goat Cheese Market Segmental Overview

The study analyses Global Goat Cheese market based on type, texture, distribution channel and geography. 

• Fresh goat cheese and ripened goat cheese are the two types of goat cheese accessible to the consumers. Fresh goat cheese ripens for only a few weeks whereas others age for many months. Fresh goat cheese covers any type of goat's milk cheese that is soft and often spreadable. It can be sold loose in containers or in various shapes such as logs and round pucks.
• Based on texture, the market is classified into soft cheese, semi-soft cheese, hard cheese and aged cheese. Soft cheese segment is anticipated to dominate the market over the forecast period owing to its ready to eat properties from a few days to weeks.
• Goat Cheese is available through various distribution channels such as grocery stores, food service stores, specialty stores and online retailers etc. Goat cheese has been one of the fastest growing cheeses in the specialty food products. Nowadays, goat cheese can be found in pizzas and salads or even used in deserts.

Goat Cheese Market by Geography

Geographically, the study is comprised of the key countries of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Europe Goat Cheese market is likely to dominate the market over the forecast period mainly due to rising demand from the food and beverage industry. Similarly, among the major Goat Cheese producing countries, the United States was ranked second with 5.3 million metric tons manufactured in 2015, following only the European Union. Wisconsin was the leading Goat Cheese producing state in the U.S. 

However, Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest growing region lead by China, India, Japan, and South Korea and are likely to contribute significantly during the forecast period. Ease of trading across international borders in the region will positively impact the industry growth through the forecast timeframe. Rapid growth of the fast food industry and growing disposable income and urbanization are the major factors driving the market development in this region.

Global Goat Cheese Market-Key Players

The major players involved in this market are Carmelis Goat Cheese, Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy, Montchevre, Laura Chenel’s Chevre Inc., Cherry Glen Goat Cheese Co., Avalanche Cheese Company, Dalter Alimentari S.p.A., Dejong Cheese, Hillsborough Cheese Company, Savencia SA, Fromagerie Moreau Pontlevoy, The Welsh Cheese Company, Delamere Dairy, Kaasmakerji Henri, Lacteos Segarra and among others.