Indonesian milk production has shown an upward trend since 2000.

Indonesia's fresh milk production has shown an upward trend since 2013. While it experienced a slight decrease in 2019, from 951,000 tons to 944,500 tons, production increased marginally by 0.3% in 2020, reaching 947,700 tons.

The highest fresh milk production comes from East Java, which produced 534,200 tons. This is followed by West Java with 293,500 tons, Central Java with 99,900 tons, and Yogyakarta with 5,400 tons.

For information, the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) explains that milk generally offers numerous benefits for growth, including cell regeneration, strengthening bones and teeth, supporting physical growth, boosting intelligence, and preventing stunting. Furthermore, Kementan states that milk consumption is crucial for improving immunity, a key factor in minimizing the risk of infection.

Currently, there is a trend of increased milk consumption among the public coinciding with the rise in COVID-19 cases. Many people believe that consuming milk is essential for boosting immunity.

Consequently, there has been panic buying of a particular milk product, Bear Brand. This has led to shortages of this brand in shopping centers.