Xinhua Finance, Jakarta, February 4 - The latest data from Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics shows that Indonesia's coal exports in 2025 dropped significantly year-on-year, with export value reaching approximately 24.48 billion US dollars, a year-on-year decrease of 19.70%; the export volume was about 390 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.66%.
A responsible person from Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics stated at a recent press conference that coal, steel, stainless steel, and palm oil remain Indonesia's main export commodities, collectively accounting for 28.49% of Indonesia's total non-oil and gas exports in 2025. However, due to factors such as the decline in international market prices, the performance of coal exports has weakened significantly.
To stabilize the coal market and boost prices, the Indonesian government is considering regulating supply by controlling production. Earlier, the government proposed reducing the annual coal output from approximately 780 million tons to around 600 million tons.
This move has raised concerns in the industry. Kitta Mahyarani, Executive Chairperson of the Indonesian Coal Mining Association, stated that a significant reduction in production may increase enterprises' fixed operating costs as well as environmental and financial burdens, and may even trigger the risk of layoffs.
