Indonesia is yet to achieve self-sufficiency in the milk industry. The Indonesian Agriculture Ministry said that the country is for 60 percent dependent on milk imports (particularly from Australia and New Zealand) to meet domestic demand. Currently, domestic milk demand in Indonesia stands at 3 million tons per year. However, only 1.2 million tons can be produced domestically. In the future the situation can worsen as domestic milk consumption grows 7 percent per year, whereas domestic milk production grows by 3.3 percent per year only.

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Indonesia Investments added the company profile of PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Company Tbk (Ultrajaya Milk). The company is the leading producer of aseptic dairy products and produces beverages under some well-known brands such as Ultra Milk for dairy products, Teh Kotak, Sari Kacang Ijo and Sari Asem Asli. As Indonesia's demand for dairy products is growing rapidly (about 10 percent per year) and demand for milk rises by about five percent per year, the company is well-positioned to continue expanding its businesses.

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