India’s DGTR opens anti-dumping investigation into aluminium extrusions from China and Southeast Asia

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of aluminium extrusion profiles, structures and articles from China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand following a complaint by the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI).

The investigation will examine imports between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. The injury assessment will cover the period from 2022-23 to June 30, 2026.

ALEMAI, which represents 228 domestic manufacturers, alleged that a significant increase in dumped imports from the four countries had caused injury to India's aluminium extrusion industry.

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DGTR said, “Available information also indicates that the industry has suffered injury as the dumped imports were undercutting the prices of the industry, resulting in significant decline in profitability, and it is suffering losses.” The industry has also reported declining cash profits and returns on capital employed, alongside underutilisation of production capacity.

Aluminium extrusion products are used in several sectors, including construction, transport, electrical equipment and general engineering. Common applications include windows, doors and solar mounting structures.

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The DGTR said its preliminary assessment indicated that the domestic industry had suffered injury due to dumped imports. The investigation will determine whether dumping has occurred and assess its extent and impact on the domestic industry.