Indonesia Dairy and Products Annual Report 2012

Report Highlights:
Based on levels of actual imports reported by major Indonesian dairy traders, Post revised Indonesian imports of non-fat dry milk (NFDM) to 196,000 metric tons (MT) from previous estimate of 220,000 metric tons (MT) calendar year (CY) 2011. Post estimates that in CY 2012, Indonesia will import
205,000 MT of NFDM. Post import estimates for whole milk powder slightly increase to 56,000 MT in CY 2012. Post also forecasts that in CY 2012, Indonesian imports of U.S. NFDM will be roughly 40,000 MT, with further expectations that volume will continue to grow to upwards of 50,000 MT in
CY 2013. Strong competition continues from New Zealand and Australia due largely to their closer geographical proximity. Political stability, continued economic growth, per capita consumption growth, increased consumer health awareness, and an increasing capacity for local diary and food processors are all factors for this increase.