Indonesia to Launch Centralized Agency for Palm Oil, Coal, and Ferroalloy Exports

Indonesia is preparing to tell global markets more about a new system for controlling exports of major commodities, with officials saying details are expected within weeks as the government moves to set up a centralized export agency for palm oil, coal and ferroalloys. Trade Vice Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said the plan is now moving from design to execution, according to Bloomberg reporting from the APEC meetings in China.

The policy shift is aimed at bringing more structure to export management in some of Indonesia’s most important commodity sectors. Palm oil and coal are among the country’s biggest export earners, while ferroalloys are also part of a broader industrial supply chain that matters to manufacturers and traders. By creating a central agency, the government appears to be trying to consolidate oversight of exports that have significant influence on state revenue, domestic supply and international pricing.

The move comes after a period of policy changes that have unsettled some investors, Bloomberg reported. That makes the upcoming rollout important not only for Indonesian producers and exporters, but also for buyers and trading partners abroad who rely on the country’s shipments. Because Indonesia is a major supplier in these markets, even a relatively small change in how exports are licensed, approved or monitored can ripple through global trade flows.

According to the trade ministry official cited by Bloomberg, the legal and structural work is still being finalized. That suggests the government is still putting in place the rules and institutions that would support the new export agency before it is fully launched. Officials have indicated that more complete guidance should be available soon, giving markets a clearer picture of how the system will operate in practice.

For now, the key message from Jakarta is that the policy is advancing, not being abandoned. The coming updates will matter for commodity traders, domestic producers and foreign governments watching how Indonesia manages exports of products that are central to both its economy and several global supply chains.