Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa plans to impose a coal export tax of between 1% and 5% in 2026, as part of efforts to increase state revenue.
Indonesia is one of the world’s largest exporters of thermal coal, shipping 555 million tonnes in 2024 — equivalent to two-thirds of national output, which reached 836 million tonnes.
As reported by reuters.com, on Monday (8/12) Purbaya said the government may apply different tariffs for each coal type, although the mechanism has yet to be detailed.
Earlier, Purbaya had said that coal exports could potentially generate additional state revenue of up to IDR 20 trillion, or around USD 1.2 billion, in 2026.
The Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI) hopes a price threshold will be applied in determining the tariff.
“With this approach, the government’s revenue target can be achieved without placing excessive pressure on the industry, allowing operations to remain sustainable,” APBI Executive Director Gita Mahyarani said.
This year, Indonesia’s coal exports have come under pressure as demand from China slows.
From January to October, Indonesia’s coal exports fell 4% year-on-year to 320.47 million tonnes. (DK/KR)
