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Gulf Business
6 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Saudi Arabia launches anti-dumping probe into Indian ductile iron pipe imports
Saudi skyline/Image: Getty Images The Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ductile iron pipes originating from or exported by India. The probe covers cast iron pipes and hollow tubes with diameters ranging from 100mm to 1,000mm, specifically of the K9 and C40 classes. This action is in line with Article 4.1 of the Law of Trade Remedies in International Trade, issued on November 23, 2022. According to the article, 'the authority is responsible for trade remedies including conducting investigations, reviews, and the imposition of measures in accordance with the Kingdom's international commitments, especially under the Anti-Dumping Agreement, the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, and the Agreement on Safeguards.' Unfair trade practices The investigation reflects Saudi's efforts to protect its domestic industry from unfair trade practices. Since the trade remedies law came into effect, GAFT has conducted multiple investigations across various industrial sectors to address concerns over dumped or subsidised imports, curb surges in import volumes, and safeguard Saudi exports involved in foreign trade remedy cases. GAFT noted that full details and updates on the ongoing investigations are available on its official website ( Read:
Argaam
6 days ago
- Business
- Argaam
Amiantit's initiates anti-dumping investigation against imports from India
Saudi Arabian Amiantit Co. announced that the General Authority for Foreign Trade accepted and initiated an anti-dumping investigation based on a complaint filed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Saudi Arabian Ductile Iron Pipes Ltd. (SADIP) in collaboration with another Saudi producer of the same product. The complaint targets imports from the Republic of India of hollow pipes and tubes made of cast iron (ductile iron pipes). In a statement to Tadawul, the company clarified that the subsidiary filed the complaint to protect the domestic industry producing ductile iron pipes with diameters ranging from 100 mm to 1000 mm, for technical specifications 9K and Class C to 40C. The move comes in response to a sharp decline in the prices of such imports from India. The company stated that this led to a reduction in its market share and production capacity, negatively impacting its business growth and diminishing its sales contribution within the Kingdom. The company stated that while it is currently difficult to precisely determine the financial impact, the imposition of anti-dumping duties is expected to contribute to increased sales in the hollow pipes and tubes segment made of cast iron (ductile iron pipes). It would also enhance the company's sales share among contractors and government entities in terms of local content, positively reflecting on the company's overall performance. Amiantit highlighted its commitment to actively follow up and participate in all phases of the investigation, in coordination with the relevant authorities, with the aim of expediting the application of provisional anti-dumping duties. The move aims to mitigate the harm facing ductile iron pipe manufacturers, leading up to the final imposition of duties on imports of this product from the Republic of India. The company pointed out that the anti-dumping complaint was filed in cooperation with its legal representative, Abdullah Al-Dosari. It further noted that there are no material legal, regulatory, or operational risks arising from the complaint and confirmed that any significant developments will be announced in due course.
