JFX: Future Development of Indonesia's Tin Industry Policy

At the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo 2025 - Tin Session, Stephanus Paulus Lumintang, CEO of Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX), shared insights on the topic of "The Future Development of Indonesia's Tin Industry Policy."

Introduction to JFX

The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) is the first futures exchange in Indonesia. Established on August 19, 1999, its foundation aims to bring significant benefits to the business community and serve as a hedging tool. The primary role of JFX is to provide facilities for its members to trade futures contracts at predetermined prices through effective interactions based on supply and demand within an electronic trading system. The establishment of JFX is based on Law No. 32 of 1997 concerning Commodity Futures Trading. JFX is committed to providing the best solutions and services for the PBK. The process of converting and utilizing the latest information technology has been optimized to respond to market demands and the dynamic business environment. JFX consistently innovates, develops products, enhances the capabilities and competencies across all functions and areas of the organization, and provides commodity trading infrastructure on an international scale. JFX is proud to be part of the system that drives transactions in the domestic and global commodity industries.

Outlook for Indonesia's Tin Industry Policy

►Current Policies: Restrictions on the export of raw tin to encourage domestic smelting; licensing and supervision from government agencies; environmental and community impact assessments required for operational activities.

►Drivers of Policy Change: Economic diversification and downstream industrial development; environmental sustainability and global ESG standards; strengthening Indonesia's position in the global commodity market.

►Future Policy Directions: Incentives for tin refining and alloy development; expansion of strategic reserves and the listing of futures contracts; integration of digital tools to enhance transparency and efficiency.

JFX's Role in Supporting Tin Policy Development

Promoting the establishment of a transparent and efficient tin trading platform; collaborating with regulators and industry stakeholders; launching new tin futures contracts to support pricing and hedging.

Impact of the Tin Exchange

Indonesia as a Tin Price Benchmark