China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Imported Pea Starch from Canada

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China's Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imported pea starch from Canada, citing evidence of dumped imports at prices below domestic levels, which has caused operational difficulties and losses for the domestic industry.

The probe was launched in response to an application from domestic enterprises in the relevant industries, and the investigating authority has confirmed that it met the requirements to initiate an anti-dumping investigation. The authority will conduct the investigation lawfully and issue an objective, impartial ruling based on its findings.

Key Takeaways:

  • China's Ministry of Commerce has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imported pea starch from Canada, citing evidence of dumped imports that have caused operational difficulties and losses for the domestic industry.
  • The investigating authority has reviewed the application from domestic industries and confirmed that it met the requirements to initiate an anti-dumping investigation.
  • The probe is in compliance with Chinese laws and World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, and the authority will conduct the investigation lawfully and issue an objective, impartial ruling.
  • The investigation is in response to an application from domestic enterprises in the relevant industries, which cited evidence of dumped imports and losses incurred by the domestic industry.
  • Pea starch is mainly used in the production of vermicelli and liangfen, cold jelly noodles, and is also used as a food thickener in various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
  • The domestic enterprises in the relevant industries have applied for an anti-dumping investigation, citing evidence of dumped imports that have caused operational difficulties and losses.

Statistics:

  • The Ministry of Commerce has received an application from domestic enterprises in the relevant industries, citing evidence of dumped imports of Canadian pea starch.
  • The investigating authority has confirmed that the application meets the requirements to initiate an anti-dumping investigation, which will be conducted lawfully and in compliance with WTO rules.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency, "China Launched Anti-Dumping Probe into Imported Pea Starch from Canada"