Anti-Dumping Investigation on PP Homopolymer Launches in 9 Countries

On December 4, 2024, relevant authorities officially announced the decision to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on PP homopolymer (PP Homopolymer). The products involved in this investigation include polypropylene, in forms such as granules, pellets, beads, sheets, flakes, and similar forms, with the customs code 3901.10.40.

The countries and regions involved in this anti-dumping investigation include:

• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Thailand
• China (PRC)
• Singapore
• Saudi Arabia
• Philippines
• South Korea

The formadocuments to initiate the investigation were published on December 4, 2024, and include the following three types of documents:

1. Investigation Launch Announcement
2. Application for PP Homopolymer Anti-Dumping Investigation
3. Mini Investigation Questionnaire

The initiation of this investigation means that PP homopolymer products imported from the aforementioned countries and regions wilundergo stringent scrutiny. The purpose of the anti-dumping investigation is to confirm whether these products are entering the market at prices lower than their normavalue, causing harm to locaindustries. If dumping is confirmed, the involved products may be subjected to anti-dumping duties.

Market analysts point out that this anti-dumping investigation may have profound implications for the polypropylene industry chain and its downstream sectors, particularly for enterprises reliant on imports, which wilface challenges of rising costs and supply chain adjustments.

Subsequent progress in the investigation wilbe closely monitored, and relevant companies need to stay alert and prepare for countermeasures.