InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government is accelerating final preparations for a new governance framework covering strategic natural resource exports, with implementation scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026.
The policy will cover Export Proceeds Foreign Exchange (DHE) requirements as well as export arrangements for strategic commodities, including crude palm oil (CPO), coal, and ferro alloy, through PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said he, together with the Finance Minister, Trade Minister, and Bank Indonesia officials, had directly briefed President Prabowo Subianto on the readiness of the new system.
“We, together with the Minister of Finance, Minister of Trade, and Bank Indonesia, have met with the President regarding implementation plans for export proceeds regulations effective June 1, including CPO, coal, and ferro alloy exports through PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia,” Airlangga said during a press conference in Jakarta monitored by InfoSAWIT on Thursday (21/5/2026).
According to Airlangga, the government is currently finalizing supporting regulations involving the Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, and relevant technical ministries.
All regulatory instruments are targeted for completion before the policy becomes fully operational at the beginning of June.
Alongside regulatory preparations, the government has also begun intensive outreach to business associations operating across affected sectors.
“This afternoon we are conducting socialization with industry associations so that all stakeholders understand the policy that will be implemented,” he said.
The government stressed that the new framework will not immediately centralize or take over company export activities.
During the initial phase, exporters in coal, CPO, and ferronickel industries will continue conducting exports independently. However, transactions will be reported through a system connected to Danantara.
“There is no need to worry because exports will still be carried out by individual companies. At this early stage, the focus is on reporting transparency. Coal, CPO, and ferronickel companies will continue exporting, but reporting will be directly connected to Danantara,” Airlangga explained.
The government plans to use the first three months of implementation to assess the effectiveness of the new reporting system before deciding on further adjustments.
Over the longer term, policymakers hope the mechanism will contribute to the creation of stronger national commodity price references.
Airlangga said Indonesia aims to establish benchmark pricing for commodities such as coal, CPO, and ferro alloy to strengthen the country’s bargaining position in global trade.
“Going forward, commodity pricing references will be formed, including benchmark prices for coal, CPO, and ferro alloy,” he noted.
Beyond export governance, the government also reviewed global economic conditions following easing geopolitical tensions and confirmed continuation of work-from-home arrangements for the next two months as part of broader economic stability measures.
Additional economic stimulus packages are also being prepared to support national growth and maintain positive economic momentum during the second quarter of 2026.
Regarding Danantara’s role, Airlangga said the management of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia would soon be announced publicly.
“Danantara will announce its management and provide explanations to investors so that before June 1 businesses understand the mechanism,” he said. (T2)
