EU targets Chinese Fused alumina with new anti-dumping measures

23/01/2026 04:38 - 87 Views

The European Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on fused alumina from China. Fused alumina is required for producing steel or other metals, as well as for making glass or ceramics.

The European Union (EU) says the anti-dumping duties imposed a range from 88.7% to 110.6%. The Commission also introduced a duty-free tariff rate quota that allows a limited volume of Chinese imports to enter the EU without duties. All imports beyond that quota are subject to anti-dumping duties, which will apply for an initial period of five years.

EU officials say the decision will tackle injurious dumping onto the EU market of fused alumina, while preventing the emergence of systemic risks for the industrial ecosystem. They will ensure security of supply to downstream users of fused alumina and reduce the EU’s dependence on China.

The EU market for fused alumina is worth $400-500 million. Of a total estimated volume of 380,000 tons, imports are estimated to amount to 200,000 tons (160,000 of which originate in China).

Source: USGlass