Sheep milk, also known as ewe’s milk, is obtained from domestic sheep. Several sheep breeds are farmed to get wool and are further used for meat and milk; however, a few specialized breeds are only utilized for commercial dairy products as they have a higher yield and longer lactating period. Sheep milk has been utilized since primordial time owing to its high acceptability and digestibility to the human digestive system. It is further considered to be a healthy alternative to cow and goat milk, as it offers resistance against certain diseases and has antiallergenic properties.
GROWING CONSUMER AWARENESS TOWARDS HEALTH BENEFITS OF SHEEP MILK INFLUENCE THE MARKET GLOBALLY
The demand for sheep milk, along with by-products, has increased owing to the awareness of its high nutritional value and wide health benefits, such as boosts immunity, enhances development and growth, improves reproductive health, prevents cancer, maintains blood pressure and cardiac health, regulates cholesterol, improves bones mineral density and blood vascular system. Sheep milk has a unique and delicious flavor that has resulted in consumer preference in certain regions. It further helps in improving the health and the appearance of skin due to the presence of Vitamin E.
In 2020, Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share in the global sheep milk market. Steady growth in the middle-class population coupled with the growth in urbanization in the countries creates lucrative opportunities for the major market players. Factors such as changing consumer preferences for taste, increasing demand for high-protein and high-energy products, growing demand for sheep milk among health-conscious consumers, and the easy availability of various product variants boost the growth of the sheep milk market in Asia-Pacific.
Some of the major key players operating in the global sheep milk market include Origin Earth Limited, Sheep Milk Company Ltd., Velvet Cloud, Best Baa Dairy Limited, OVINO, Secret Lands Farm, and Fernglen Farm among few others.
