The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that it has initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation against cold rolled steel coils (CRC) imported from Egypt upon the application of Maghreb Steel, Morocco's only flat steel producer. According to the statement made by the Ministry, the main objective of the investigation is to protect local producers from unfair competition.
The investigation period was determined as 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. The damage assessment will cover the period from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2024.
The products within the scope of the investigation are various cold-rolled steel coils, determined according to Moroccan tax numbers These products are uncoated and uncoated steel coils and are classified in categories 7209, 7211, 7225 and 7226. However, some subclasses are exempted.
The announcement on the formal launch of the investigation came into force on 14 October 2024. This move by the Moroccan government is seen as part of the country's efforts to protect domestic producers and increase competitiveness in the steel sector.
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