Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ductile iron pipes from India. The probe targets cast iron pipes and hollow tubes with diameters ranging from 100 mm to 1,000 mm, specifically those of the K9 and C40 classes.
The move follows a formal complaint from domestic producers, who allege that imports from India are being sold in the Saudi market at prices below fair market value, causing material injury to the local industry. The investigation will assess whether such imports violate international trade rules under the World Trade Organization’s Anti-Dumping Agreement and Saudi Arabia’s Trade Remedies Law, issued in November 2022.
GAFT said the decision is consistent with Article 4.1 of the Trade Remedies Law, which authorises the authority to conduct investigations and apply remedial measures in accordance with Saudi Arabia’s multilateral commitments. The agency has launched several similar proceedings since the law came into force to curb unfair trade practices and protect domestic manufacturing.
Details of the current investigation, including submission procedures and timelines for stakeholders, are available on GAFT’s official website under the trade remedies section. The authority has invited interested parties, including exporters, importers, and government representatives, to register for participation and provide relevant evidence.
India is a significant global exporter of ductile iron pipes, with producers such as Electrosteel Castings and Jindal SAW Ltd. shipping to the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia. If Saudi Arabia imposes duties following the investigation, Indian exporters could face restricted access to a growing Gulf market, which is investing in large-scale water and infrastructure projects.
