Indonesia plans to impose coal export duties for the first time in two decades, as outlined in the 2026 Draft State Budget. The policy aims to expand the export duty base to include coal and gold, securing state revenue amid falling commodity prices and declining mining wages. Industry experts highlight that the timing aligns with current sector challenges, with coal prices, export values, and worker wages all under pressure. World Bank data shows Australian benchmark coal prices dropped to USD 112.6 per ton in November 2025, the lowest since March 2021, while Indonesia’s benchmark price fell nearly 21% year-to-date. The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources set the price at USD 124.01 per ton in January, sliding to USD 96.26 by December. Coal export values also declined, totaling USD 2.0 billion by September 2025, down almost 20% compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the sector’s downturn and the government’s push for stabilization through new duties.Source: https://rri.co.id/en/business/2026005/ri-plans-coal-export-duty-amid-falling-prices-and-industry-pressures (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: rri.co.id, 7 December 2025