What is the Commodity Balance and What Does it Cover?
The Commodity Balance is a government policy designed to improve the governance of exports and imports through a transparent licensing procedure via the National Commodity Balance System (SINAS NK).
Its primary goal is to simplify the licensing process and serve as the basis for issuing export and import approvals (PE/PI). For commodities listed under the Commodity Balance, licensing will become significantly more straightforward and efficient.
As of December 2022, 24 commodity groups have been included under the Commodity Balance, including:
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Rice
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Sugar
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Beef
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Fishery products
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Salt
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Iron and steel (including alloy derivatives)
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Tires
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Plastic raw materials
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Alcoholic beverage raw materials
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Mobile phones, tablets, handheld computers
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Electronics (AC units)
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Multifunction color machines (copiers and printers)
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Corn
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Lubricant raw materials
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Saccharin and cyclamate
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Clinker and cement
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Footwear
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Mask raw materials and finished masks
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Textiles and textile products
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Batik textiles and batik-patterned goods
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Ready-made garments and accessories
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Alternative fuels
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Fuel oil (BBM)
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Natural gas
Functions of the Commodity Balance
The policy plays a key role in enhancing Indonesia's economic stability and aligns with the Job Creation Law to improve the business and investment ecosystem. Key functions include:
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Integrated data reference to ensure the availability of raw and auxiliary materials for domestic industries.
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Guidance for ministries/agencies in managing export-import regulations based on national needs and industry capacity.
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Reference for government policies in issuing export and import approvals (PE and PI).
Benefits for Export-Import Businesses
This policy provides great relief for exporters and importers, especially those dealing with the 24 included commodities:
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No more need for PE and PI recommendations.
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The commodity balance is determined on a yearly cycle, allowing businesses to plan and forecast more accurately.
How Businesses Can Submit Their Data
Businesses can submit their demand plans through the SINAS NK system on the Indonesia National Single Window (INSW) portal.
Steps include:
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Filling in data in the Demand Plan (RK) module.
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Verification by relevant ministries/agencies.
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Ministries provide Supply Plan (RP) data.
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PE/PI issuance occurs within 5 working days, or is automatically approved if overdue.