Ukraine initiates anti-dumping investigation into steel bars, angles imports from Turkiye

• Turkish import prices found to be below domestic production costs
• Ukraine’s long steel capacity limited, importers may shift sources if Turkish supply halts

SteelOrbis: Ukraine has launched an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into imports of steel bars and L-shaped angles from Turkiye, following a petition filed by ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih.

According to Ukrainian authorities, sufficient preliminary evidence suggests that the products may have been exported at dumped prices. The alleged dumping margin is considered significant, while import volumes are not negligible. It was also noted that the average import prices from Turkiye were below the domestic producer’s production costs, indicating potential material injury to the local industry. Additionally, Turkiye’s strong export capacity and its ability to rapidly scale up the output of these products have been identified as key risk factors.

The investigation covers the period from 2021 through the first half of 2025. Following its initiation on March 10, the Ministry of Economy has opened a 30-day window for interested parties to submit their views. This will be followed by a 60-day period during which the ministry will review submissions and assess all relevant information.

The scope of the investigation is broad, covering multiple categories of steel bars and L-shaped angles. The detailed list of applicable tariff codes is provided in the table below.

Sources indicate that the investigation is primarily aimed at curbing imports of steel bars from Turkiye, including reinforcing bars. However, as Ukraine’s domestic long steel production remains constrained due to the ongoing war, the imposition of substantial anti-dumping duties could simply reshape trade flows, potentially increasing reliance on suppliers from Europe and North Africa.

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