EU will review anti-dumping duties on hot rolled flat steel products from Türkiye

The Commission stated that there is sufficient evidence indicating that the expiry of the existing measures would be likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumped exports from Türkiye and the resulting injury to EU producers. Following the review, a decision will be made on whether to repeal or maintain the current anti-dumping duties.

The investigation covers flat rolled products of iron, non-alloy steel or other alloy steel, originating in Türkiye, only hot rolled, not clad, plated or coated, whether or not in coils (including products cut into narrow strips) or cut into lengths. Stainless steel, grain oriented silicon electrical steel, tool steel, high speed steel, and certain plate products with specific thickness and width dimensions are excluded from the scope of the investigation.

The products under review are classified under CN codes 72081000, 72082500, 72082600, 72082700, 72083600, 72083700, 72083800, 72083900, 72084000, 72085210, 72085299, 72085300, 72085400, ex 72111300, ex 72111400, ex 72111900, ex 72251910, 72253090, ex 72254060, 72254090, ex 72261910, ex 72269191 and 72269199, together with the corresponding TARIC codes. The European Commission noted that the CN and TARIC codes are provided for information purposes only and do not affect any possible changes in tariff classification.

According to the assessments included in the application, the Commission stated that Türkiye has significant unused production capacity, while domestic demand and third-country markets are insufficient to absorb this capacity. It also noted that the EU market remains attractive for Turkish producers due to its price levels and market size. Therefore, if the measures were repealed, imports from Türkiye into the EU could increase, potentially leading to renewed injury to Union producers.

EUROFER also argued that imports from Türkiye continue to account for a significant volume and market share, while import prices exert downward pressure on EU producers' prices, negatively affecting the financial performance of the industry.

For the purpose of the investigation, the dumping review period will cover 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The injury analysis concerning the EU industry will take into account developments from 1 January 2023 until the end of the review investigation period. The Commission is expected to conclude the investigation within 12 months under normal circumstances and no later than 15 months.