The European Union (EU) has increased anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties applied to imports of glass fibre products from China.
Glass Fibre Europe welcomes this decision, which it believes acknowledges the continued deterioration of market conditions and the growing need to counter intensified predatory practices by Chinese state-owned companies.
Cédric Janssens, Secretary General of Glass Fibre Europe, said: “The revision of duties is a necessary response to the evolving tactics by Chinese producers, whose intensified predatory practices have further harmed the European industry.
“We commend the European Commission for its vigilance and determination to uphold fair competition.”
At the same time, Glass Fibre Europe draws attention to ongoing investigations concerning glass fibre products originating from Bahrain, Egypt and Thailand, where Chinese state-owned companies have established production facilities operating outside the reach of the existing EU measures on China.
Mr Janssens said: “We look forward to the Commission addressing this loophole and imposing robust measures on products from these countries.
“Only by closing these gaps can the EU ensure the effectiveness of its trade defence instruments and protect the future of our industry and Europe’s economic security.”
Glass fibre products are used across a range of sectors in Europe, including infrastructure, transport, renewable energy, and defence.
Glass Fibre Europe believes the industry is essential to achieving the EU’s climate goals, advancing digital transition, and bolstering strategic autonomy and economic security, ensuring Europe remains resilient and competitive in a rapidly changing world.