Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia will officially begin implementing a centralized export system for selected natural resource commodities on June 1 through Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI), a newly established state-owned entity designed to improve trade transparency and prevent revenue leakage from exports.
The policy will initially cover three strategic commodities: palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Sunday that implementation would be carried out in phases, beginning Monday, with full operation targeted by Jan. 1, 2027.
During the transition period, exporters will continue conducting overseas sales independently. However, companies will be required to report all export activities to DSI.
"Implementation will begin tomorrow, June 1, marking the start of the transition period, during which export activities will continue as usual by the respective companies. However, exporters will be required to report their export activities through or to DSI as the state-owned enterprise dedicated to export management," Airlangga said during a press conference at the Danantara headquarters in South Jakarta.
According to Airlangga, export reporting will be facilitated through the Customs and Excise Directorate General's CEISA 4.0 digital platform. The government plans to review the policy after the first three months of implementation before proceeding to the next phase.
He said the full single-gate export system would take effect no later than Jan. 1, 2027. At that stage, DSI will move beyond its initial role as a reporting and transaction-monitoring body and will begin purchasing export commodities domestically before marketing them to international buyers.
Meanwhile, Danantara Chief Operating Officer Dony Oskaria said the establishment of DSI reflects the government's intention to manage trade in strategic commodities in a more transparent and accountable manner.
"We will ensure that this company operates under strong governance principles, with transparency and accountability as our primary benchmarks," Dony said at the same event.
Dony added that Danantara is conducting a rigorous recruitment process to ensure DSI is managed professionally and can maximize benefits for the state.
Australian executive Luke Thomas Mahony has already been appointed president director of DSI, while additional leadership appointments are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
"We are conducting a strict selection process for the human resources that will join Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia. Hopefully, several more names will be announced next week," Dony said.
DSI is also developing technology systems that will support its future role as the sole exporter of the three strategic commodities covered under the new policy.