Trade Remedies Update: Overview of Steel Pipe Anti-Dumping Actions in the GCC, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Türkiye

The steel pipe industry—especially seamless and welded pipes used in oil, gas, and industrial infrastructure—remains one of the most active sectors in global trade-remedy enforcement. Across the Middle East and neighboring jurisdictions, authorities continue to scrutinize imported steel pipes where domestic producers allege injury from low-priced foreign imports.

This blog post provides a consolidated overview of key investigations and measures imposed in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, Egypt, and Türkiye, focusing specifically on steel pipe–related cases.

1. Saudi Arabia: Strengthening National Trade-Remedy Enforcement

With the establishment of the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT), Saudi Arabia has become one of the region’s most active enforcers of trade-remedy laws. The authority now conducts national investigations independently of the GCC Technical Bureau.

Recent Actions on Steel Pipes

Saudi Arabia has recently imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless-steel welded pipes with circular cross-sections and longitudinal welds, originating from:

• China

• Taiwan

These measures followed findings of continued dumping and material injury to domestic producers. The duties imposed ranged between:

• 6.5% to 24.6% for Chinese exporters

• 23.7% to 27.3% for Taiwanese exporters

The duties were imposed for five years, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s increasingly firm approach to protecting downstream steel and energy-related industries.

2. GCC Level: Broader Regional Oversight Through the Technical Bureau

The GCC Technical Bureau for Combating Injurious Practices in International Trade serves as the central investigating authority for all GCC countries.

Key GCC Steel Pipe Case

The GCC previously investigated seamless and welded pipe products, particularly focusing on imports from Asian countries where significant price undercutting was alleged.

The GCC measures have typically involved:

• Minimum duty rates per ton

• Percentage-based duties on CIF value

• Five-year implementation periods

Although Saudi Arabia now conducts national investigations, the GCC mechanism remains active for industries seeking region-wide protection.

3. Egypt: Ongoing Surveillance of Steel Pipe Imports

Egypt’s trade-remedy authority has historically monitored steel pipes closely due to the country’s large domestic steel manufacturing base.

Focus on Seamless Steel Pipes

Egypt has previously initiated investigations on seamless steel pipes and tubes, particularly where domestic mills reported price depression linked to Chinese and other Asian imports.

While recent Egyptian actions have focused more heavily on flat-rolled steel, investigations into pipes remain frequent whenever import surges occur. Duties in past pipe cases have included:

• Fixed value-based duties

• Percentage duties aimed at aligning import prices with domestic production costs

Egypt’s approach tends to be conservative but responsive to clear signs of injury.

4. Türkiye: One of the Most Active Enforcers in the Steel Pipe Sector

Türkiye maintains one of the most established anti-dumping systems in the region. Steel pipe products—especially seamless pipes—are among its most frequently investigated categories.

Long-Standing Measures on Seamless Pipes from China

Türkiye has maintained anti-dumping duties on seamless steel pipes imported from China for over a decade.

• Initial duties (2016): USD 100–120 per ton

• Revised duties (2022): USD 55–75 per ton, depending on the exporter

Türkiye regularly conducts sunset reviews and often maintains measures due to ongoing evidence of price pressure from imports.

Its steady enforcement reflects the strategic role of the steel pipe sector in construction, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure.

Conclusion

The enforcement landscape across the GCC, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Türkiye demonstrates a clear and sustained emphasis on protecting domestic steel pipe industries. As energy, construction, and infrastructure projects continue to expand across the region, authorities remain vigilant in monitoring unfair trade practices that may cause injury to local producers.

For exporting producers, these actions underscore the importance of:

• Engaging early in investigations

• Submitting accurate and timely questionnaire responses

• Monitoring ongoing reviews and new petitions

For domestic industries, the trend shows that trade-remedy tools are increasingly effective and accessible for addressing injurious imports.