Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is currently calculating the projected state revenue following the implementation of the new natural resource export policy through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI). This policy specifically targets three key commodities: coal, ferroalloys, and palm oil.
Although the transition period officially commenced on June 1, 2026, the final revenue figures remain uncertain. Speaking at a press conference regarding the operational preparations of PT DSI in Jakarta on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Minister explained, “We have been running the calculations, but the final numbers are not yet settled. As this is a new policy, we are continuously monitoring the data to assess the real-world impact.”
The Minister assured that the Ministry of Finance will conduct quarterly evaluations to track progress. “We expect to have a much clearer picture of how DSI is influencing state revenue in three months,” he added.
PT DSI has been designated as the state-owned enterprise (SOE) serving as the sole exporter for strategic natural resources. The primary objective of this mandate is to bolster export governance and curb illicit practices, such as under-invoicing and transfer pricing, which have historically undermined national revenue.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted that these three commodities are vital to Indonesia’s trade surplus. In 2025, these strategic resources generated US$ 66.13 billion, accounting for 23.4 percent of total national exports. “These commodities have been the backbone of the trade balance surplus that we have maintained for 71 consecutive months,” Hartarto noted.
During the same event, Airlangga provided a detailed breakdown of the export value for each commodity. According to the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, coal exports reached US$ 24.48 billion, followed by crude palm oil (CPO) at US$ 24.42 billion, and ferroalloys contributing US$ 16.49 billion.
Editor’s Choice: The Impact of a Persistent Negative Primary Balance in the State Budget
Summary
Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is currently assessing the revenue potential of a new natural resource export policy managed by PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI). This initiative targets the coal, ferroalloys, and palm oil sectors, which are vital contributors to Indonesia’s consistent trade surplus. While the transition began on June 1, 2026, final revenue projections remain under review, with the Ministry of Finance planning quarterly evaluations to monitor the policy’s economic impact.
PT DSI has been appointed as the sole state-owned exporter to improve governance and prevent illicit trade practices like under-invoicing and transfer pricing. These strategic commodities generated over $66 billion in 2025, representing nearly a quarter of national exports. The government expects to gain a clearer understanding of the policy’s effectiveness in boosting state revenue within the next three months.