Saudi Arabia Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Steel Sections from China and Turkey
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- The Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation (No. AD-26-3) into imports of hot-rolled light and medium sections, angles and structural shapes of iron or steel originating in or exported from China and Turkey. The initiation was announced in Notice No. (15), dated 9 November 2026.
The investigation follows a complaint by a Saudi producer that GAFT found to account for 71% of domestic production of the like product. The product covers H, I and wide-flange sections, UB sections, UPN/UPE channels, equal angles up to 220 mm and flat bars up to 300 mm in width, under ten tariff lines of headings 7216.21, 7216.31, 7216.32, 7216.33 and 7216.40.
According to the notice, allegedly dumped imports from the two countries rose from 19,149 tons in 2022 to 136,667 tons in 2025. China accounted for 85% of the Kingdom’s total imports in 2025, and Türkiye for 10.5%. The alleged dumping margin for each country is not less than 2%.
The dumping investigation period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and the injury assessment period from 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2026. The investigation is to be completed within 12 months, extendable to 18. Provisional measures may be imposed no earlier than 60 days after initiation.
What exporters and importers should do now?
Register as an interested party within 15 days of the notice (by about 24 November 2026), through GAFT’s electronic system (TRES), with an authenticated authorization and undertaking.
Foreign producers and exporters: submit sampling responses within 21 days of the notice (by about 30 November 2026).
Submit questionnaire responses and comments on the complaint within 37 days of the date GAFT sends its notification. An extension of up to 10 days is possible on a reasoned request filed before the final five days of the period.
Request participation in a hearing within 37 days of the notice (by about 16 December 2026).
Parties that do not respond in time risk being treated as non-cooperating, in which case GAFT may base its findings on the facts available, typically resulting in higher duties.
About the firm
The Law Offices of Baha’a Al Armouti has more than 25 years of experience in trade remedy proceedings across the region, including anti-dumping investigations before GAFT. Exporters, producers, and importers affected by this investigation are welcome to contact the firm for advice on registration, questionnaire responses, and defense strategy.
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Saudi Arabia Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Steel Sections from China and Turkey
Saudi Arabia Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Steel Sections from China and Turkey
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- The Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation (No. AD-26-3) into imports of hot-rolled light and medium sections, angles and structural shapes of iron or steel originating in or exported from China and Turkey. The initiation was announced in Notice No. (15), dated 9 November 2026.
The investigation follows a complaint by a Saudi producer that GAFT found to account for 71% of domestic production of the like product. The product covers H, I and wide-flange sections, UB sections, UPN/UPE channels, equal angles up to 220 mm and flat bars up to 300 mm in width, under ten tariff lines of headings 7216.21, 7216.31, 7216.32, 7216.33 and 7216.40.
According to the notice, allegedly dumped imports from the two countries rose from 19,149 tons in 2022 to 136,667 tons in 2025. China accounted for 85% of the Kingdom’s total imports in 2025, and Türkiye for 10.5%. The alleged dumping margin for each country is not less than 2%.
The dumping investigation period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and the injury assessment period from 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2026. The investigation is to be completed within 12 months, extendable to 18. Provisional measures may be imposed no earlier than 60 days after initiation.
What exporters and importers should do now?
Register as an interested party within 15 days of the notice (by about 24 November 2026), through GAFT’s electronic system (TRES), with an authenticated authorization and undertaking.
Foreign producers and exporters: submit sampling responses within 21 days of the notice (by about 30 November 2026).
Submit questionnaire responses and comments on the complaint within 37 days of the date GAFT sends its notification. An extension of up to 10 days is possible on a reasoned request filed before the final five days of the period.
Request participation in a hearing within 37 days of the notice (by about 16 December 2026).
Parties that do not respond in time risk being treated as non-cooperating, in which case GAFT may base its findings on the facts available, typically resulting in higher duties.
About the firm
The Law Offices of Baha’a Al Armouti has more than 25 years of experience in trade remedy proceedings across the region, including anti-dumping investigations before GAFT. Exporters, producers, and importers affected by this investigation are welcome to contact the firm for advice on registration, questionnaire responses, and defense strategy.
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