The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) on April 28, 2026, issued a notification regarding an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke” originating in or exported from Australia, China PR, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia.
The following has been stated:-
•The case concerns an anti-dumping investigation initiated after the Indian Metallurgical Coke Manufacturers Association filed a complaint against imports of low ash metallurgical coke from six countries.
•The Authority found sufficient evidence of dumping and injury to the domestic industry, leading to a detailed investigation under relevant laws.
•The product scope was clearly defined, with certain exclusions such as semi-coke and specific furnace-use coke.
•The investigation revealed that imports increased significantly, undercut domestic prices, and suppressed profitability despite rising demand.
•Domestic producers faced declining capacity utilization, rising inventories, financial losses, and negative returns. The Authority concluded that dumping margins were significant and based on available facts due to incomplete data from exporters.
•It was determined that the domestic industry suffered material injury solely due to dumped imports, not other factors.
•The Authority supported imposing anti-dumping duty, stating it would ensure fair competition, protect domestic producers, and have minimal impact on downstream industries.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: CASE NO. AD(OI) – 03/2025]
