The Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, stated that the single-door\nexport scheme for natural resources (SDA) through State-Owned\nEnterprises (SOEs) will not automatically apply to all strategic\ncommodities, thereby maintaining opportunities for private\nenterprises.<\/p>\n
Budi noted that the implementation of the single-door export\nmechanism must be based on in-depth studies, considering the specific\ncharacteristics and interests of each commodity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe designation of strategic natural resource commodities is being\ncarried out in stages, with the initial phase covering coal, palm oil,\nand ferroalloy or iron alloys,\u201d Budi said in a statement in Jakarta on\nWednesday.<\/p>\n
According to Budi, the application of single-door exports needs to\nconsider several aspects, including domestic needs, economic stability,\ncontribution to foreign exchange, the strategic value of the commodity,\ndownstreaming, market structure, and control over the supply chain.\nConsequently, the scheme cannot be automatically applied to all\ncommodities that are later categorised as strategic.<\/p>\n
Budi emphasised that private businesses can still export commodities\nthat fall outside the single-door export scheme. However, such export\nactivities must still meet all applicable licensing requirements,\nstandards, and export regulations.<\/p>\n
He added that the involvement of SOEs in the single-door export\nscheme is not intended to close off opportunities for the private sector\nin the trade of strategic commodities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe single-door export policy also has a legal basis in Government\nRegulation Number 24 of 2026 concerning the Export Governance of\nStrategic Natural Resource Commodities,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Budi stated that the government is currently providing input for the\npreparation of the Draft Law on Strategic Commodities to ensure that the\nregulations are proportional and flexible. He believes these regulations\nmust be able to protect national interests, ensure domestic supply\navailability and stability, and simultaneously provide space for\nefficient and competitive trade.<\/p>\n
Budi also proposed that the authority to determine trade regulations\nfor strategic commodities should remain under the Minister of Trade. In\nthis context, trade regulation includes determining whether a commodity\nis free, regulated, or supervised. The determination of the commodity\nlist will continue to be coordinated with relevant ministries and\nagencies.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/trade-minister-single-door-export-scheme-not-automatically-applicable-to-all-commodities-1789560453", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }