Core Insights - The Shaanxi sheep milk industry is projected to exceed 46.5 billion yuan in total output value in 2024, maintaining its position as the largest in China, with fresh sheep milk production accounting for over 60% of the national total [1] - The growth of the Shaanxi sheep milk industry is attributed to the rapidly increasing domestic consumption market for sheep milk and the region's unique resources and numerous production enterprises [1] Industry and Company Overview - The peak lambing season occurs from January to March, with large-scale farmers like Wang Xinfeng managing over 400 goats, ensuring a steady supply of fresh sheep milk [2] - The price of fresh sheep milk has increased from 6.6 yuan per kilogram last year to around 8 yuan currently, leading to significant income for farmers [2] - Shaanxi has nearly 2.8 million dairy goats, the highest in the country, with approximately 1.8 million providing commercial milk [2] - The province has around 3,200 farms with over 100 goats each, producing approximately 730,000 tons of fresh sheep milk annually, generating around 4.7 billion yuan in sales for farmers last year [2] Market Adaptation and Transformation - Companies like Qinlong Dairy are investing heavily in new production lines to meet rising consumer demands for fresh sheep milk products, with a 150 million yuan investment in an 80,000-ton liquid milk production line [4] - Qinlong Dairy has also established the first domestic cold sterilization freeze-dried sheep colostrum powder production line, enhancing the supply of high-end functional sheep milk raw materials [4] - The consensus among Shaanxi sheep milk producers is to adapt quickly to market demands by diversifying products and improving quality [4][5] National Market Expansion - Shaanxi sheep milk products are increasingly being marketed nationwide, with companies like Xiangxiang Dairy investing in production lines to enhance distribution [6] - The establishment of the "Shanpin Haowu" platform has facilitated the promotion of Shaanxi's high-quality consumer goods, including sheep milk products, enhancing their visibility in the national market [7] - Currently, nearly 90% of Shaanxi's sheep milk products are sold outside the province, supported by government policies aimed at strengthening the sheep milk industry [7]