DGTR begins anti-dumping probe against certain aluminium imports from China, others

New Delhi: The government Monday began anti-dumping investigation against imported aluminium extrusion profiles, structures and articles from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand based on representations made by the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI). The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) said the period of investigation is April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

The injury investigation period shall cover the periods 2022-23 till June 30, 2026, according to a notification issued by the DGTR.

“ALEMAI has stated that the

domestic industry is suffering injury on account of a significant increase in the dumped imports of the subject goods from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand,” the DGTR said.

The association represents 228 manufacturers of the product which is used in architectural, industrial, transport, electrical and general engineering applications such as windows, doors and solar mounting structures.

“Available information also indicates that the industry has suffered injury as the dumped imports were undercutting the prices of the industry, resulting in significant decline in profitability, and it is suffering losses,” the DGTR said, adding that the industry is also facing decline in cash profits and return on capital employed besides significant underutilization of production capacities.

As per the notification, while complete information on the impact on economic parameters is not available with
the DGTR at this stage, it is “nonetheless prima facie observed based on information
received that the domestic industry has suffered injury due to dumped import”.

“The authority…hereby suo motu initiates an anti-dumping investigation to determine the existence, degree and effect of the alleged dumping in respect of the product under consideration,” it said.