India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into polyethylene imports from six countries after domestic producers alleged market injury due to unfair pricing.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Linear-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) from six Gulf nations: Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The investigation was triggered following a formal complaint filed by the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Association of India, which alleged that dumped imports of LLDPE are causing material injury to the domestic plastic processing industry. The applicant submitted data on market losses and financial injury, prompting the DGTR to take up the matter.
LLDPE is widely used as a base material in manufacturing packaging films, wire and cable insulation, profiles, and other plastic-based products. The dumping of this material at unfairly low prices could severely impact India’s petrochemical industry, especially local manufacturers of plastic raw materials.
According to the DGTR notification dated July 4, 2025, the investigation will assess whether these imports are being dumped below normal value, the margin of dumping, and the extent of injury to Indian producers.
If the investigation confirms the allegations, the DGTR may recommend anti-dumping duties, although the final decision on implementing such measures rests with the Ministry of Finance.
India, along with the six targeted nations, is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Anti-dumping actions are permitted under WTO rules to ensure fair competition and protect domestic industries from harm caused by unfair trade practices.
India has a long-standing history of imposing such duties on products including steel, electronics, and chemicals from several countries, including China, to create a level playing field for its industries.