Indonesia introduces unified export rules for key commodities nationwide.

The Indonesian Trade Ministry has issued new technical guidelines, effective immediately, governing the export of coal, palm oil and ferroalloys nationwide.

Since June 1, three key technical regulations have become mandatory, requiring exporters of these commodities to submit their export data to a designated state-owned company chosen by the government.

Last week, the State Secretariat Ministry published new guidelines to streamline all commodity exports via a single national agency.

The new export regulations specifically address palm oil exports across Indonesia.

Key commodities subject to unified export rules in Indonesia encompass crude palm oil, RBDPO, RBDPL, and palm oil residues, as stated by the new regulation.

Exporters of palm oil in Indonesia are required to meet specific conditions tied to the Domestic Market Obligation, serving the government's subsidized cooking oil initiative nationwide.

To transfer export rights, applicants must submit their information online through the Indonesia National Single Window's official website, specifying the designated company or state firm.

Key commodities are governed by export duty regulations set forth domestically.

The designated state firm ensures that all export approvals are processed with meticulous attention to detail regarding document accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Exporters with existing permits are required to submit monthly realization reports to the Trade Ministry, detailing product type, quantity, export value, destination country and applicable tariffs.

Firms failing to submit realization reports on time will initially receive a formal warning. If this warning is ignored and no report is filed within thirty days, their export licenses may be temporarily suspended.

Companies have a window of opportunity until December 31, 2026, to continue exporting their products freely. As of January 1, 2027, only the designated state firm will oversee all exports nationwide.

Export permits already in place remain effective until their expiration dates.