Government launches investigation into existing anti-dumping measures on suspension PVC as trade dynamics and global supply chains continue to evolve.
Turkey has initiated a review of its long-standing anti-dumping duties on suspension polyvinyl chloride (PVC) imports from Germany and the United States, a move that could reshape trade flows in one of the country’s key polymer markets. The investigation was officially launched on 3 July following a request from Petkim, Turkey’s sole domestic polymer producer, and is expected to be completed within one year, with the possibility of a six-month extension.
The review will assess whether the existing PVC anti-dumping duties remain necessary under current market conditions. Industry observers suggest that the investigation could potentially lead to changes in the existing tariff structure, including the possible removal or revision of duties on imports from Germany, depending on the findings.
Turkey first imposed anti-dumping measures on PVC imports in 2003, targeting suppliers from Germany, the United States, Belgium, Italy, Israel, Romania, Finland, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Greece. The original duties ranged between USD 25 and USD 45 per tonne, before being revised in 2015 to 18.81% for US imports and 16.44% for German imports. Since 2021, a uniform duty of 7.93% has applied to PVC imports from both Germany and the United States.
The review comes amid changing global PVC trade patterns. Following the European Commission’s anti-dumping measures on US PVC imports introduced in 2024, American producers have increasingly sought alternative export markets, including Turkey. This shift has contributed to greater availability of US-origin PVC in the Turkish market and may influence the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Market analysts note that while PVC exports from Germany to Turkey continue, volumes remain relatively limited due to higher production costs in Germany. These shipments are largely viewed as a means of managing surplus production rather than representing a major source of Turkish PVC supply.
PVC is one of the world’s most widely used plastics, finding applications in pipes, fittings, construction materials, window profiles, cables, medical products, and packaging. Any changes to Turkey’s anti-dumping policy could influence raw material pricing, supply availability, and competitiveness for downstream plastics processors that rely on imported PVC resin.
The outcome of the review will be closely monitored by polymer producers, converters, and exporters, as it could have broader implications for regional PVC trade and the competitiveness of Turkey’s plastics manufacturing sector. With global trade policies continuing to evolve, the investigation highlights the growing importance of balancing domestic industry protection with stable access to essential raw materials.