Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (Gapki) has flagged potential obstacles to a single-gate palm oil export mechanism run through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI), scheduled to start on 1 January 2027. Joko Supriyono, a member of Gapki’s Board of Advisors, made the remarks on Friday (13/11) at the Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2026 in Bali. He said DSI would act as the sole intermediary in palm oil export transactions.
How the new mechanism would work
Under the plan, exporters would have to submit transaction data and export documents through DSI’s system. DSI would serve as sole intermediary, controller and approver of transactions, and manager of PEB issuance and export obligations. DSI is developing a digital portal called NADI to verify, confirm and monitor exports.
A transition period runs from June to December 2026. During it, companies keep exporting as usual while sending transaction data to DSI for verification. DSI is also working on a methodology that includes an export price reference system. The government wants the mechanism to reduce under-invoicing and transfer pricing in exports.
Fee and timetable
Luke Thomas Mahony, head of DSI, said that at current market prices the service fee for managing CPO and derivative exports would be indicatively in the single-digit US dollar range per ton. The fee figure is indicative and DSI is still discussing the mechanism and amount. The final rate is due to be announced in December 2026.
Joko said DSI and the government would implement the single-gate system using a mechanism meant not to disrupt export smoothness or trigger market turmoil. The industry handles exports through more than 120 ports and reaches more than 170 destination countries.
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