The ban on raw nickel exports for Indonesia has several benefits, including increased economic benefits, environmental protection, reduced ecological costs, lower emissions, and industrial growth in the downstream sector. Violations of the ban on exporting raw nickel, when compared to the economic benefits obtained, result in state and financial losses. Indonesia must have the courage to take decisive action against violators of the ban on raw nickel exports to prevent state and economic losses. At the same time, it must also have the courage to face the European Union's challenge to the ban on raw nickel exports at the WTO. The policy that benefits Indonesia's national interests faces challenges from within and outside the country. Although viewed from the perspective of protecting non-renewable energy materials, banning the export of raw nickel is highly beneficial. This study aims to justify the prohibition of raw nickel exports and address state losses resulting from violations of the ban on nickel grain exports.