Purbaya Still Assessing Potential Revenue from DSI Exports

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is still calculating the potential state revenue following the implementation of the natural resource commodity export policy through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI). The policy applies to three key commodities: coal, iron alloy (ferro alloy), and palm oil.

Although the transition period began on 1 June, the exact figures remain uncertain. “We have calculated, but the numbers aren’t final yet. This is the first time, so we still need to assess the impact,” he said during a press conference in Jakarta on Sunday, 31 May 2026, to prepare for DSI’s operational launch.

The finance minister confirmed the Ministry of Finance will monitor developments every three months during the evaluation period. “Only after three months will I be able to provide clearer figures on DSI’s impact on state revenue,” he added.

PT DSI has been designated as the sole state-owned enterprise (SOE) for exporting strategic natural resources. Its primary aim is to strengthen export governance and prevent malpractices such as under-invoicing and transfer pricing.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the three key commodities exported via DSI significantly contribute to Indonesia’s trade surplus. In 2025, these strategic commodities accounted for $66.13 billion, or 23.4% of total national exports. “They underpin the 71 consecutive months of trade surplus,” he said.

Airlangga also detailed export figures for each commodity. According to data from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, coal exports totalled $24.48 billion, crude palm oil (CPO) contributed $24.42 billion, and ferro alloy amounted to $16.49 billion.