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Government Targets Imports from Six Countries Amid Rising Concerns
India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of low-ash coke from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, and Russia. The move follows a complaint by the Indian Coke Association, which raised concerns over a sharp increase in imports. According to government data cited by Reuters, coke imports have more than doubled in the past four years.
The Indian Coke Association argues that there is no quality difference between imported and domestically produced coke. It has urged the government to impose anti-dumping duties on these imports to protect local producers. In response, the Ministry of Commerce has invited comments from stakeholders as part of the investigation process.
Temporary Import Restrictions and Industry Concerns
In December 2024, India imposed temporary restrictions on low-ash metallurgical coke imports, effective from January 1, 2025. These measures, designed to curb excessive imports, will remain in place for six months. Under the new regulations, quarterly import quotas have been set at 713,580 tons for the first half of 2025.
However, the restrictions have sparked concerns among major steelmakers regarding the quality of domestic coke. AMNS India has filed a lawsuit over the policy, while a court rejected requests from JSW Steel and Trafigura to allow specific imports.
Industry analysts suggest that if steel manufacturers continue to resist purchasing local coke, the government may extend the restrictions beyond June 2025.
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