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Indonesia launches DSI to boost strategic commodity exports, Rosan assures no disruption to trade

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Danantara Indonesia (DSI) has begun operations to improve the management of strategic national exports, aiming for better transparency and national economic value.
  • DSI will initially focus on coal, crude palm oil, and ferroalloy, commodities with a combined export value of nearly $70 billion.
  • The company assures exporters that existing commercial relationships and contracts will be honored, with DSI focusing on evaluating and monitoring transactions for transparency.

PT Danantara Indonesia (DSI) officially launched operations on June 1, 2026, marking a new phase in the management of strategic national commodity exports. CEO Rosan Roeslani emphasized that DSI's presence is not intended to disrupt existing commercial ties between exporters and buyers. Instead, the company aims to enhance the management of natural resources, promoting greater transparency and adding value to the national economy.

So, there is no need to doubt that you gentlemen and ladies can conduct your exports directly and we will still honor the sanctity of the contract, long-term contracts. But, the nature of DSI is that we are currently evaluating, monitoring, and also ensuring that the most important thing is the transparency of the transaction.

— Rosan RoeslaniDuring the launch event for PT Danantara Indonesia (DSI), CEO Rosan Roeslani assured that existing export contracts would be honored and emphasized the company's focus on transaction transparency.

"So, there is no need to doubt that you gentlemen and ladies can conduct your exports directly and we will still honor the sanctity of the contract, long-term contracts. But, the nature of DSI is that we are currently evaluating, monitoring, and also ensuring that the most important thing is the transparency of the transaction," Rosan stated during the launch event in Jakarta. He assured that the implementation would be gradual and measured, ensuring that ongoing trade flows and commercial relationships remain undisturbed.

The implementation will be carried out gradually, measured, and based on readiness so that the trade flow and commercial relationships that have been established are not disrupted.

— Rosan RoeslaniRosan Roeslani explained the phased approach to DSI's operations to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing business.

Initially, DSI will concentrate on three key commodities: coal, crude palm oil (CPO), and ferroalloy. These commodities represent a significant portion of Indonesia's exports, with a combined value nearing $70 billion. Coal exports alone reached approximately $30.35 billion, CPO $22.67 billion, and ferroalloy $16.43 billion. Roeslani highlighted the strategic importance of these commodities to the Indonesian economy, underscoring the need for strengthened governance to maximize their benefits.

We want to improve the governance of these three commodities because they are strategically important for the economy in Indonesia.

— Rosan RoeslaniRosan Roeslani explained the rationale behind DSI's initial focus on coal, CPO, and ferroalloy.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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