Indonesia issues technical rules for centralized exports of coal, CPO and ferroalloys

The  Trade Ministry has issued technical regulations requiring exporters of coal, crude palm oil (CPO) and ferroalloys to report export activities to a state-appointed entity as part of the government's plan to centralize exports of strategic commodities.

The regulations took effect on June 1 and follow a policy issued last week that paves the way for exports of selected commodities to be managed through a single government-designated institution.

The rules cover exports of coal, CPO, refined, bleached and deodorized palm oil (RBDPO), refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein (RBDPL), palm oil residues and ferroalloy products.

Under the regulations, exporters must submit monthly reports detailing export volumes, values, product types, destination countries and tariff classifications to the Trade Ministry.

For palm oil exports, export approvals will continue to be linked to compliance with Indonesia's Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) requirements. Export rights may also be transferred to the designated state-owned entity or other companies through the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) system.

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The government has provided a transition period until Dec. 31, 2026. Existing exporters may continue shipments until their permits expire, but from 2027 only companies designated by the government will be allowed to conduct exports under the new framework.

Companies that fail to submit the required reports will receive warnings and could face suspension of export permits if reporting obligations remain unmet within 30 days.

The regulations also stipulate that the designated state-owned entity will be responsible for the accuracy of export documents and administrative compliance when handling export approvals on behalf of participating companies.

The move marks a major shift in Indonesia's export governance, with the government seeking tighter oversight of strategic commodity exports through a centralized system beginning in 2027.

Editing by Alexander Ginting