April 30, 2025 | 06:11 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - PT Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) Indonesia has achieved an important milestone by exporting 10,000 tons of galvanized steel to the United States. This amount is the highest in the last 20 years, with the export value reaching US$10 million. "This export is a strategic step to strengthen our position in the global market," said President Director of PT AM/NS Indonesia, Murali Krishna Chunduru, at the export release event at Tanjung Priok Port on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Murali explained that the U.S. and Canada are currently the company's main markets. He targets exports to the U.S. to reach 5,000 to 6,000 tons per month, while to Canada, about 3,000 to 4,000 tons per quarter, depending on market dynamics.
In addition to strengthening existing markets, the company targets new markets such as Europe, Malaysia, and Australia. According to Murali, this expansion opportunity arises in line with the trade protection policies implemented by several countries.
Despite the continued growth in export performance, Murali highlighted the challenges faced by the national steel industry, especially regarding regulations. "We need protection from the entry of non-standard steel that has not been maximally regulated," he said.
Regarding the entry tariffs to the U.S., Murali mentioned that Indonesian steel products are subject to a flat tariff of 25 percent based on the Section 232 policy implemented since President Donald Trump took office. However, He believes this policy will create opportunities for his company. "Despite being affected by Trump's tariffs, we can still compete. Other countries such as China, Vietnam, and India are subject to much higher anti-dumping tariffs," he explained.
With advantages in quality and price, PT AM/NS Indonesia is optimistic about remaining competitive in the global market. "We excel in quality and price. This is what makes us remain competitive in the American market," said Murali.
Furthermore, he conveyed that PT AM/NS Indonesia has been a lightweight steel supplier to the U.S. since 2004. The main products exported include galvanized steel and cold-rolled coil. This year, the company targets total sales of 300,000 tons, growing by around 8 to 9 percent compared to the previous year. "We continue to maintain world-class manufacturing standards and innovate to meet domestic and international market demands," he concluded.
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