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EU Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Vietnamese PET Plastic Imports
EU Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Vietnamese PET Plastic Imports
The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic imports from Vietnam, marking another trade defense move following its 2024 tariffs on Chinese PET.
🔍 Key Details:
Investigation Period: May 22, 2025 – July 2026 (max 14 months)
Scope: PET with viscosity ≥78 ml/g (HS Code 39076100)
Alleged Dumping Margin: 11%-19% (per complainant PET Europe)
Vietnam's 2024 EU PET Exports: 402,545 metric tons
📊 Market Context:
EU PET imports doubled 2021-2022 to 1.9M tons (now ~30% of demand)
Top suppliers: India, China, Turkey → Vietnam ranks 6th
Precedent: EU imposed 6.6%-24.2% duties on Chinese PET in April 2024
⚠️ Potential Impacts:
• Vietnamese exporters may face tariffs matching China's 6.6%-24.2% range
• Could disrupt supply chains for EU packaging manufacturers
• May accelerate shift to regional suppliers like Turkey/Indonesia
🌐 Broader Trend:
This follows EU's recent trade measures on:
• Chinese EVs (2023)
• Titanium dioxide (2024)
• Epoxy resins (Feb 2025)
[Sources: EU Official Journal, Sustainable Plastics]
