The European Commission has begun an anti-dumping investigation into imports of suspension PVC (s-PVC) into the EU from China, South Korea, Taiwan and Mexico.
The move follows anti-dumping duties imposed by the commission on PVC imports from the US and Egypt in 2024.
The investigation of dumping and injury will cover the period of 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Eurostat data show PVC imports from the countries under investigation totalled 593,715t during that period.
The announcement comes after the UK launched an anti-dumping investigation into s-PVC imports from China, Mexico and South Korea in August.
The commission said pre-disclosure of any provisional measures is likely on 23 April 2027, while definitive measures are expected to be disclosed on 20 November 2027.
Argus assessed the PVC import price on a cif Europe basis between €775-825/t last week.
