How strong is the market for alpacas?
Currently the market is strong, there are many new breeders in the industry. There are alpacas in all fifty states. You can get the growth data per state, from the AOBA web site. As you understand the many different aspects in owning alpacas, hopefully that will help understand the market. The market has been restricted by lack of supply and it will continue because alpacas reproduce slowly, many breeders retain their offspring to build their herds, embryo transplant is not feasible, the U.S. alpaca registry is closed to further importations. Marketing Venues? Marketing alpacas for the small breeder can be challenging because they do not have the selection as the larger farms. To be successful, you must collaborate with other breeders to maximize the exposure and minimize the costs. Many small breeders will host activities together, such as shearing dates, farm open houses, or sponsor activities together. There are “loosely knit” groups throughout the country that organize activities t
