Exporters wary of Danantara’s commodity export fees
Nickel industry group warned that if the fee is too high, it could eat into companies’ margins and reduce the price competitiveness of local commodities in overseas markets.
The Indonesian Nickel Industry Forum (FINI) expressed concerns that Danantara's commodity export fees could negatively impact the earnings of local exporters. The export-related operating costs of companies are already significant, and additional charges could further erode profit margins. FINI's chairman, Arif Perdana Kusumah, emphasized the importance of keeping the fees low to maintain the price competitiveness of Indonesian commodities in overseas markets.
The industry group has not received a definitive fee structure from Danantara's state asset fund, PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI), which is responsible for managing the export of coal, palm oil, and ferroalloys. Until the fee structure is clear, exporters are seeking clarity and a benchmark fee to factor into their operating budgets.
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