GAFT probes cardboard imports from India, China

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Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Foreign Trade (GAFT) launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of multi-layer coated cardboard with a gray back and white or colored front, weighing 180 to 500 grams per square meter, originating in or exported from India and China.

The investigation follows a complaint by Obeikan Paper Industries, the Kingdom’s sole producer of the product, accounting for 100% of total domestic production of the like product.

Imports from China accounted for 44% of the Kingdom’s total imports of the product under investigation, compared with 5% from India, while the alleged dumping margin from both countries is at least 2%.

The complaint alleged material injury to the domestic industry, including declines in production, sales, market share, capacity utilization, productivity, profits, and investments.

The investigation period covers 2025, while the assessment period applies to the years from 2022 through 2025.

The investigation is not expected to exceed 12 months from the date the initiation notice is published, albeit subject to extension under the applicable regulations, according to the authority statement.