India Launches Antidumping Probe on Solar Encapsulants From Three Nations
The Indian Department of Commerce has launched an antidumping investigation on solar encapsulants from South Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The probe, which covers exports between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, follows a petition filed by RenewSys, an Indian manufacturer of PV encapsulants and backsheets. The investigation was initiated after the company alleged that the imports from these countries were being dumped at unfair prices, causing material injury to the domestic industry.
The notification for the investigation was published on 29 September 2024, giving exporters and other interested parties a 30-day window to submit information. RenewSys, led by an unnamed official, was supported in its petition by two other Indian companies, Vishakha Renewables and Navitas Alpha Renewables. Solar encapsulants, crucial for adhesion between PV cells, glass, and backsheets, come in three main types: POE, EVA, and EPE.
This investigation comes almost a year after the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) imposed preliminary antidumping rates on solar glass from China and Vietnam. The Indian solar industry has also faced an antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigation in the US, highlighting the global trade tensions in the sector.
The Indian Department of Commerce's investigation aims to determine if the alleged dumping has indeed caused material injury to the domestic industry. If found guilty, the exporters could face additional duties. This probe underscores India's commitment to protecting its solar industry and promoting fair trade practices.
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