The government has officially implemented a new policy regarding Foreign Exchange Proceeds from Natural Resource Exports (DHE SDA) effective June 1, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the national economic foundation and enhance the utilization of foreign exchange for domestic development.
Under this regulation, exporters are required to deposit their export proceeds into the national banking system so that the benefits of foreign exchange earnings can be more fully realized by the domestic economy.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa explained that the direct impact of this policy is expected to be felt by banks affiliated with the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara) through increased foreign exchange reserves and liquidity.
With the increase in funds held domestically, the banking sector’s capacity to extend credit to productive sectors is expected to strengthen, thereby supporting investment activities and business expansion.
Until now, a significant portion of Indonesia’s export proceeds has remained parked overseas, meaning its contribution to the domestic financial system has not been maximized. The DHE SDA policy is designed to encourage the circulation of these funds back into the country.
The government hopes that export proceeds can become a larger source of financing for various economic sectors, including industry, trade, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises.
In addition to benefiting the banking sector, this policy is also expected to strengthen the stability of the national financial system by increasing the availability of foreign exchange in the domestic market.
Larger domestic reserves are seen as an important buffer against global economic volatility, while also helping to maintain exchange rate stability and national economic resilience.
The government also emphasized that oversight of the implementation of the DHE SDA policy will continue to be strengthened to ensure exporters’ compliance with applicable regulations.
Overall, this policy is viewed as a strategic step to increase the benefits of export proceeds for the national economy, strengthen the financial sector, and support Indonesia’s long-term economic growth.