Morocco Confirms Massive Egyptian PVC Dumping, Moves to Impose Final Tariffs

After a year-long investigation, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has confirmed the existence of massive dumping of Egyptian PVC imports, which has weakened the domestic industry, and recommends the imposition of definitive tariffs at an exceptional level. This decision marks a new step in protecting local industries from distortions in global trade.

A year after the launch of a long-awaited investigation into imports of PVC resin from Egypt, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has just released the final conclusion, putting an end to a procedure that has animated Moroccan industrial circles for many months.

Year-long investigation finds severe underpricing from Egypt; Morocco prepares decisive anti-dumping measures to protect its PVC industry

The case began in November 2024, when authorities decided to investigate the massive influx of PVC from Egypt offered at prices deemed abnormally low. For several years, domestic plastics industry players had been reporting a growing imbalance between local production and increasingly aggressive imports, recalling other precedents in trade defense.

Moreover, from the preliminary phase, the ministry’s services had concluded that dumping had occurred and that the domestic production sector had suffered significant damage. This initial analysis led, in June 2025, to the imposition of a provisional anti-dumping duty.

The final report today confirms and clarifies the initial findings. The product in question is a PVC resin obtained by suspension polymerization of vinyl monomer, classified under customs heading 39.04.10.90.00 and originating exclusively from Egypt.

The investigation relied on detailed responses from only one cooperating exporting producer, Egyptian Petrochemicals Company, while other Egyptian producers were assessed based on available information. The margins retained are particularly high. For the cooperating company, the final dumping margin reached 74.87%, while it amounted to 92.19% for the other exporting manufacturers.

The ministry emphasizes that these dumping practices exerted direct pressure on prices in Morocco

Import volumes increased significantly during the period under review, and the persistent underpricing of Egyptian PVC prevented the local industry from adjusting its prices. Indeed, Moroccan companies saw their market share decline and their financial indicators deteriorate, both in terms of return on investment and overall profitability. An examination of alternative factors failed to identify any external cause capable of explaining the extent of the observed difficulties.

According to the ministry’s investigation, the increase in dumped imports is the primary cause of the significant damage suffered by the domestic industry. This case, far from being the first of its kind, is part of a broader trend in which Morocco is progressively strengthening its trade defense mechanisms.

Over the past decade, several investigations have targeted products as diverse as steel, chemicals, and certain agricultural derivatives. Each time, the same logic prevailed: preserving the integrity of a productive sector exposed to volatile imports and protecting the country’s ability to maintain jobs and industrial investment. The case of Egyptian PVC illustrates, once again, the country’s willingness to intervene when international trade conditions deviate from the rules of fair competition.

After reviewing the technical findings, the Import Monitoring Committee, meeting on November 21, 2025, issued a favorable opinion on the application of definitive anti-dumping duties. These duties reflect the margins calculated by the Ministry, namely 74.87% for Egyptian Petrochemicals Company and 92.19% for other Egyptian exporting producers.

The investigation was officially closed on November 25, 2025, paving the way for the swift adoption of the measure, in a context where Moroccan manufacturers are awaiting market stabilization and a rebalancing of competitive conditions. According to information, the ministerial decree for the effective implementation of the measure is currently being drafted.

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