Employers Demand Swift, Transparent Coal Exports Through PT DSI

The Indonesian government has designated a single export window for commodities such as coal, crude palm oil, and ferroalloy through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (PT DSI). This export activity will be implemented in phases, starting with a transition period on 1 June 2026 before becoming fully operational on 1 January 2027. The Indonesian Mining Association (IMA-API) stressed the importance of transparency and efficiency in managing coal and mineral exports, particularly in tackling allegations of transfer pricing practices that lead to under-invoicing. IMA believes the integrated reporting and supervisory system implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources over the past decade has functioned well in preventing under-invoicing. The application of a solid coal and mineral reference price, combined with export supervision by government surveyors and customs, constitutes an important step in maintaining the integrity of the coal market. IMA Executive Director Sari Esayanti said the integrated digital monitoring mechanism involving various agencies is believed to already be working effectively. Therefore, firm legal enforcement measures are needed if violations are found, in order to create a fair and sustainable business climate. Responding to the single-window governance plan for strategic natural resource commodity exports, IMA called for a transparent and swift process. The association cautioned against any vacuum, warning that Indonesia’s coal market standing globally must not be disrupted and filled by other countries. This is crucial given that customers in various countries urgently need on-time delivery, the maintenance of quality production standards, and producer commitment. Uncertainty over these factors will cause customers to divert their supply to other countries. IMA remains committed to continuing collaboration with all stakeholders to safeguard market integrity and drive the growth of the national mining sector.