Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade set the reference price for crude palm oil (CPO) at US$1,000.90 per metric ton for July 2026, down 2.78% (US$28.62) from June 2026’s US$1,029.51/MT. The reference price is used to determine export duties and levies on CPO and related products.
Ministry Archives:Kemendag
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Socializes Ministerial Regulation No. 18/2026 on Import Licensing Policy Amendments
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on Ministerial Regulation (Permendag) No. 18/2026, the second amendment to Permendag No. 16/2025 on Import Policy and Regulation, enacted on June 4, 2026. The session targeted businesses, associations, surveyors, and relevant government agencies. The regulation aims to improve the effectiveness of import licensing services and legal […]
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Socializes Ministerial Regulation No. 18/2026 on Import Licensing Policy Amendments
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on June 15, 2026 for Ministerial Regulation (Permendag) No. 18 of 2026, which amends import policy regulation No. 16 of 2025. The regulation aims to improve the effectiveness of import licensing services and legal certainty for importers.
KADI Initiates Interim Review Investigation of Anti-Dumping Duties on Tinplate Imports from China
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an interim review investigation into the anti-dumping duty rate applied to tinplate imports from China, covering flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel coated with tin under HS codes 7210.12.10 and 7210.12.90 (BTKI 2022). The review will reassess the existing anti-dumping measure currently in force.
Indonesia-Philippines Agree on Counter-Trade MoUs Worth IDR 6.29 Trillion (USD 350 Million)
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso witnessed the signing of two tripartite counter-trade MoUs between Indonesian and Philippine businesses, with potential transactions of USD 350 million (IDR 6.29 trillion). The counter-trade arrangement is positioned as a strategic measure to address trade fluctuations. The deal represents a concrete bilateral trade policy outcome between Indonesia and the Philippines.
KPPI Terminates Second Extension Investigation of Safeguard Measures on Imported Evaporator Products
Indonesia’s Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI) has officially terminated the investigation into the second extension of safeguard measures (BMTP) on imports of roll bond and fin-type evaporators used in refrigerators and freezers (HS Ex. 8418.99.10). The termination is based on investigation findings regarding the domestic industry’s condition. No further safeguard extension will be applied.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade Issues Three Ministerial Regulations on Export Governance of Strategic Natural Resources (Coal, Palm Oil, Iron Alloys)
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade issued three new ministerial regulations (Permendag Nos. 15, 16, and 17 of 2026) governing exports of coal, palm oil, and iron alloys, effective 1 June 2026. The regulations implement Government Regulation No. 24 of 2026 and aim to strengthen export governance of strategic natural resource commodities and support domestic downstream industrialization.
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Signs Revised Regulation on Electronic Commerce Business (Permendag 31/2023 Revision)
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso signed a revised ministerial regulation on Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) business activities, replacing Permendag No. 31/2023 which covered licensing, advertising, and oversight of e-commerce operators. The revision focuses on strengthening the digital trade ecosystem and competitiveness of local products.
Indonesian Trade Minister Signs Revised E-Commerce Regulation
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso signed a revised ministerial regulation on electronic commerce (PMSE), replacing Permendag No. 31/2023. The revision includes prioritization of local products and SMEs in e-commerce platforms. The regulation governs business licensing and operations for electronic trading systems.
Indonesian and Philippine Businesses Sign Two Counter-Trade MoUs Worth Rp6.29 Trillion
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso witnessed the signing of two tripartite counter-trade MoUs between Indonesian and Philippine businesses, with a potential transaction value of USD 350 million (Rp6.29 trillion). The counter-trade arrangement is positioned as a strategic measure to address exchange rate volatility affecting both countries’ currencies. The signing took place at the Ministry of […]