Türkiye Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Chinese Solar Panels
On March 19, 2024, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced its decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels exported to Turkey via other countries. Türkiye has been working hard to get rid of import dependence. Information from the China Trade Remedy Information Network shows that on July 1, 2016, Turkey launched an anti-dumping investigation into photovoltaic modules originating in China. On April 1, 2017, Turkey made an affirmative final ruling on the case and levied anti-dumping duties of US$20/square meter and US$25/square meter on the products involved, which are valid for five years.
On March 26, 2022, the Turkish Ministry of Trade launched the first sunset review investigation into the above-mentioned cases. On September 15, 2023, the Turkish Ministry of Trade made the first sunset review affirmative final ruling on the case, and continued to impose anti-dumping duties of US$20/square meter and US$25/square meter on the products involved. On November 25, 2023, Turkey launched an anti-circumvention investigation into the case, and the anti-dumping tax of US$25/square meter to be levied this time is the latest affirmative final ruling.
Investigations show that Chinese solar panel products have been exported to Turkey through five other countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan. The Turkish Trade Ministry found that these products were illegally dumped into these countries at prices lower than their actual value in order to evade anti-dumping duties imposed by Turkey.
Therefore, Turkey decided to impose an anti-dumping tax of US$25/square meter on imported solar panels from these countries. The move is aimed at preventing evasion of anti-dumping duties and protecting Turkish solar panel producers from unfair competition.
The imposition of anti-dumping duties is expected to have a positive impact on the Turkish solar panel industry by encouraging local production and promoting fair competition. It will also create more employment opportunities in the industry and contribute to the country's economic growth.
However, some experts believe that the imposition of anti-dumping duties could lead to higher solar panel prices in Turkey, affecting the adoption of solar energy in the country. This may be a challenge for the government to overcome as Turkey aims to increase the use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Despite these challenges, it is worth noting that the Turkish government's decision to impose anti-dumping duties on imported solar panels from China is a positive step in promoting fair trade practices and protecting the local industry. Countries must ensure fair competition in their respective industries and promote economic growth and sustainable development.
All in all, Turkey's decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels imported through other countries is a welcome move. It is expected to have a positive impact on the Turkish solar panel industry and promote fair competition. It is hoped that other countries will follow suit and take necessary measures to ensure fair trade practices in their respective industries.