S&P Warns Indonesia Export Curbs Could Hit Revenues, Pressure Balance of Payments
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Updated · Reuters · May 21
S&P Warns Indonesia Export Curbs Could Hit Revenues, Pressure Balance of Payments
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 21
S&P Global Ratings said Indonesia’s plan to centrally control commodity shipments could weaken exports, cut government revenue and strain the country’s balance of payments.
The agency said those risks create greater downside uncertainty for its ratings on Indonesia, linking the proposed export regime directly to sovereign credit pressure.
Commodity exports are a key source of foreign-exchange inflows and fiscal income for Indonesia, making any disruption to shipments significant for the broader economy.
Will Indonesia's plan to control commodity exports capture billions in lost revenue or shatter investor confidence and its credit rating?
As Indonesia centralizes exports, will global buyers face supply shocks for crucial commodities like palm oil, coal, and nickel?