Turkey initiates anti-dumping probe on import of some Chinese-origin products like aluminium frames for PV panels

On Sunday, Turkish authorities announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into the import of specific Chinese-origin products, including solar panel junction boxes, sodium gluconate, and aluminium frames used in photovoltaic (PV) panels. The decision was formalised through the "Communiqués on the Prevention of Unfair Competition in Imports," issued by the Ministry of Trade and published in the Official Gazette, thereby coming into effect.

According to the communiqués, the investigation was launched following applications from domestic manufacturers, supported by sufficient information, documentation, and evidence. The principles and procedures guiding the anti-dumping probe into these Chinese-origin products have now been officially established.

It was determined that the allegedly dumped products had adversely impacted the economic indicators of the domestic manufacturing sector. Based on the findings of the investigation, which included sufficient information, documentation, and evidence, the Unfair Competition in Imports Assessment Board decided to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into the products in question.

China, while being the world's largest emitter, has significantly expanded its renewable energy capacity in recent years and remains a leading global producer of solar panels. In a related development last year, the European Union also launched two investigations into Chinese solar panels over concerns about potentially "distortive" subsidies. However, the probes were eventually closed after the companies involved in a Romanian tender withdrew their participation.

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