India Targets Dumped Polyethylene—Anti-Dumping Probe Launched Against 6 Gulf Nations

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) from six countries—Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—following a formal complaint by the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Association of India. The probe, initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), aims to assess whether these imports are being dumped at unfairly low prices, harming domestic manufacturers.

 

LLDPE is a key raw material used in plastic processing industries, including packaging films, wires, cables, and profiles. The applicant submitted evidence of material injury to Indian producers due to underpriced imports. If the DGTR confirms the dumping and its adverse impact, it may recommend anti-dumping duties, with the Finance Ministry making the final call.

 

This move aligns with India’s broader trade defense strategy under WTO rules, ensuring a level playing field for domestic industries amid rising global competition.

 

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Source: Economic Times – India Initiates Anti-Dumping Probe on Polyethylene