Dairy

Lumps or hard clumps that do not break apart easily, indicating moisture pickup during storage or handling.

Caking

An off-flavor or aroma resulting from fat oxidation, which can occur over time or with improper storage.

Rancid flavor

A brownish or yellow discoloration, often due to heat damage during processing or prolonged storage.

Scorched particles

Increasing demand for dairy in Indonesia is driving higher imports of whole milk powder.

Rising domestic milk consumption

New Zealand maintains the largest market share of whole milk powder imports due to its highly competitive pricing.

Competitive pricing from New Zealand

Adds dairy solids and fat to breads, cakes, and pastries, improving texture and flavor.

Bakery products

Used in chocolate, caramel, and other confections to provide a creamy dairy character.

Confectionery

Reconstituted into liquid milk or used as a base for flavored milk drinks and coffee creamers.

Dairy beverages

Blended with other ingredients to create dry mixes for sauces, soups, and desserts.

Dry mixes

The percentage of milk fat retained in the powder, which is critical for the intended application and product labeling.

Fat content

The amount of residual water in the powder, affecting shelf life, flowability, and susceptibility to caking.

Moisture content

The ability of the powder to dissolve completely in water, which is essential for reconstitution and consistent performance in formulations.

Solubility

The overall flavor, aroma, and appearance of the powder, which should be clean and typical of fresh whole milk.

Sensory quality

Multi-wall paper bags with a polyethylene liner, commonly used for retail and food-service packs, protecting against moisture and contamination.

Paper bag with liner

Large woven polypropylene bags with a liner, used for bulk shipments to industrial buyers, offering cost-effective handling.

Bulk bag

Whole milk powder

Whole milk powder packed in 25 kg bulk bags can absorb moisture during transport or storage, causing clumping and loss of reconstitutable quality.

Moisture ingress in bulk bags

Indonesia’s imports of whole milk powder are dominated by New Zealand, creating vulnerability to policy or trade disruptions from that source.

Supply concentration on New Zealand exporters

Whole milk powder is a dairy product obtained by concentrating milk and cream into a powdered form. It contains a fat content exceeding 1.5 % by weight and is sold as granules or other solid particles.

Month	Exports	Imports
Dec 2023	$37.2M	$70.3K
Nov 2023	$49.6M	$870
Oct 2023	$43.3M	$245K
Sep 2023	$54.7M	$110K
Aug 2023	$45.1M	Not reported
Jul 2023	$34.9M	$97.6K
Jun 2023	$48.5M	$85.6K
May 2023	$61.7M	$85.5K
Apr 2023	$44.2M	$41.3K
Mar 2023	$48.5M	Not reported
Feb 2023	$45.9M	Not reported
Jan 2023	$47.2M	Not reported

Uruguay Whole Milk Powder Exports and Imports

Monthly Trade Values