Commodity Importers: Pay Indonesia Suppliers Fast
Import raw commodities including grains, metals, minerals, and agricultural products Send IDR payments to Indonesia suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 82% vs traditional banks.
Save £2,320 per £100k Payment
Typical savings for Commodity Importers paying Indonesia suppliers
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High correspondent bank fees
- ❌ Manual compliance checks
- ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
- ✓ Transparent pricing
- ✓ BI-FAST available
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At £1M-£20M monthly volume, save £27,840/year
Common Challenges: Commodity Importers in Indonesia
Industry Pain Points
- Commodity price and FX double exposure
- Large volume transactions (£500k-£5M+)
- Futures contract settlement timing
- Storage and demurrage costs
Country-Specific Considerations
- Bank Indonesia FX regulations
- Indonesian Customs documentation
- VAT (11%) on imports
- OJK (Financial Services Authority) oversight
How Unicorn Solves Commodity Importers Payment Challenges in Indonesia
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Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking
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0.14s Compliance Screening
Automated compliance checks for Indonesia regulations.Bank Indonesia FX regulations handled automatically.
Commodity Importers Payment Profile
Understanding the payment dynamics of Commodity Importers when paying Indonesia suppliers
⏱ Payment Timing
LC at sight standard for bulk commodities. Payment triggers on Bill of Lading. Futures contracts: margin calls and settlement dates.
📄 Invoice Terms
LC at sight (90% of bulk), CAD for established relationships, futures exchange settlement terms. Prepayment rare except spot purchases.
Lumpy, shipment-based. Harvest cycles create seasonal concentration. Futures positions require margin. Storage costs if holding physical.
📊 FX Risk Profile
EXTREME: Double exposure (commodity price + FX). USD pricing standard. BRL, ZAR, AUD volatility. Must hedge both or accept speculation risk.
Trading houses, cooperatives, direct from producers. Exchange-traded relationships. Long-term contracts for supply security. Brokers for spot.
Common Documentation for Commodity Importers
- Bill of Lading (ocean)
- Certificate of Origin
- Quality/Grade Certificate
- Phytosanitary Certificate (agricultural)
- Weight Certificate (independent surveyor)
Popular Indonesia Supplier Types for Commodity Importers
Common Indonesia Suppliers
- Palm oil plantations (Sumatra, Kalimantan)
- Textile factories (Java, Bali)
- Coal mines (Kalimantan)
- Coffee exporters (Sumatra, Java)
Payment Tips for Indonesia
- Indonesia = Largest palm oil producer, textile exporter
- BI-FAST enables instant IDR settlement
- Jakarta + Surabaya = Main business hubs
- Island logistics - consider shipping times
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