GMK Center director Stanislav Zinchenko said that Ukraine is systematically delaying the application of anti-dumping measures in the metallurgical sector, causing domestic producers to lose the home market and income. He cited imports of welded pipes from Turkey as an example.
Increase in imports of welded pipes from Turkey
According to Zinchenko, imports of welded pipes rose from 10 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 50 thousand tonnes in 2024 - a fivefold increase. This, he said, is increasing pressure on the domestic metallurgical market.
An anti-dumping investigation into these pipes was opened in January 2026, but it has not yet been concluded and preliminary measures were not imposed. The final decision is not expected until January 2027.
Legal provisions on provisional measures and a quote
Ukrainian law allows the application of provisional anti-dumping measures 60 days after the start of an investigation if there are sufficient indications of dumping. However, such measures were not applied.
“This means the market could already have been under protection for more than half a year. The instrument exists, but it was not used,” Zinchenko emphasised.
Consequences for companies and finances
The problem is exacerbated by the shutdown of some Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises. The reasons cited include Russian shelling, export restrictions, high tariffs and rising imports.
Low profitability on the domestic market in previous years has depleted companies’ financial reserves that could have been used to repair equipment, restore production and pay for more expensive energy and logistics.
