The Latin America Sheep Milk Market is predicted to reach USD 550 million in 2024 and USD 700 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.08% during the forecast period.
Sheep milk is the milk produced by domestic sheep that is commonly used to make dairy products like butter, cheese, yogurt, and other products. Sheep milk is the most delicious milk that is a good alternative to cow milk with low cholesterol levels and stimulates growth and development. Humans are relying on sheep milk from thousands of years it is superior to cow, buffalo, and goat milk in many aspects and has a unique flavour that has become staple food in many regions.The dairy breeds of sheep that are generally used for dairy production are Lacaune, Chios, Sarda, East Friesian, Awassi, Zwartbles, and British Milk Sheep. Mostly, sheep milk is used in the production of famous cheeses, namely feta and Roquefort, and various kinds of yogurts. Sheep milk products are comparitively more expensive and harder to find due to the limited time of the year that most sheep produce milk. Female sheep do not produce milk as consistent as male sheep, rather they produce more milk in the 85-100 days after lambing.
Factors like growing people awareness about the health benefits of sheep milk like the presence of essential minerals such as zinc, magnesium and calcium, boosting immunity, resistance against cancer cells, prevents birth defects and lowering blood pressure, growing demand for the dairy products of sheep milk, rise in disposable income, changing lifestyles, favourable government policies in the dairy industry, growth in sheep population, rising demand for sheep farms and high investments by the companies in this market are driving the Latin America Sheep milk market. However, high cost compared to cow milk and stringent regulations for the product approval are hindering the growth of the market.
Sheep cheese is accounted to have the largest share in terms of product and revenue due to the demand for the sheep cheese and the growing people awareness about the advantages of the cheese. Meanwhile, Liquid milk is projected to have the fastest growing rate with highest CAGR in the market.
Brazil is one of the largest markets in this region followed by Mexico, Argentina, and Columbia, which are also intensifying their investments in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key drivers include the rising demand for lactose-free and easily digestible dairy products, growing awareness of the nutritional benefits of sheep milk, and increasing interest in artisanal and gourmet cheeses.
Common products include sheep milk cheese (such as queso de oveja), yogurt, and sheep milk powder. These products are particularly popular in gourmet and artisanal food markets.
The most common sheep breeds used for milk production in Latin America are the East Friesian and Lacaune breeds. These are well-known for their high milk yield and adaptability to different climates.
Latin America exports a small but growing portion of its sheep milk products, primarily to markets in Europe and North America where demand for specialty cheeses and high-protein dairy alternatives is rising. However, most of the production is consumed domestically due to supply constraints.
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