Date: 2023-01-19Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/111 of 18 January 2023 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of fatty acid originating in Indonesia
Issued by European Commission
· Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
Executive Summary:
The document references Official Journals of the European Union and various trade cases involving the EU. It mentions sampling of Union producers, importers, and exporting producers, particularly in Indonesia. It also includes indexed data tables related to economic indicators and performance, and concludes with comments on user interests and market disruption.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Sampling and Parties Involved:**
* Sampling occurred for Union producers, importers, and exporting producers in Indonesia.
* Entities involved include Union producer associations, exporting producers in Indonesia, related traders in Singapore and the United Kingdom, and related importers in the Union.
* Specific cases mentioned involve Interpipe, Niko Tube, Interpipe NTRP, Philips Lighting Poland, Musim Mas, Pelita Agung Agrindustri, and Wilmar Bioenergi Indonesia/Wilmar Nabati Indonesia, among others.
* **Indexed Data and Economic Indicators:**
* Tables 1-12 present indexed data (base index 100) related to import volumes, market share, prices, price undercutting, macroeconomic indicators, growth, and various microeconomic factors.
* Data sources are specified beneath each table.
* Indicators cover aspects such as imports from concerned countries, prices, consumption, raw materials, and industry inefficiencies.
* **Legal and Trade Case References:**
* References are made to Article 21.5 ChinaBiodiesel.
* Cases involve steel pipes and tubes, polyester staple fibres (PSF), EC Fasteners from China, palm fatty acid distillate, and biodiesel.
* Mentions legal entities such as Silver Seiko Limited and cases like "EU Biodiesel Indonesia" involving multiple companies.
* **Conclusions and Comments:**
* Conclusions are drawn on injury based on import data.
* Comments are included regarding disclosure, imports from third countries, export performance of the Union industry, consumption, raw material issues, and alleged inefficiencies.
* Consideration is given to the interests of users, including large multinational groups and smaller companies, as well as market disruption and supply issues.
* Specific product areas mentioned include Solar Panels and EC Bed Linen.
* **Regulatory Information:**
* References to Articles 1, 2, and 3 are included.
* The document is issued "For the Commission" by The President.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholder: Union Producers
Impact: Affected by sampling, trade measures, and competition from imports.
Action Required: Provide requested data, comply with regulations, and adapt to market conditions.
Stakeholder: Importers
Impact: Subject to sampling, duties, and trade regulations affecting import costs and volumes.
Action Required: Comply with regulations, monitor trade measures, and adjust sourcing strategies.
Stakeholder: Exporters (Indonesia)
Impact: Subject to sampling, duties, and trade regulations affecting export volumes and prices.
Action Required: Comply with regulations, monitor trade measures, and adjust market strategies.
Stakeholder: End Users (EU)
Impact: Potentially affected by price changes, supply disruptions, and availability of goods.
Action Required: Monitor market conditions and adjust procurement strategies.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Indonesia: Country from which exporting producers are sampled.
Singapore: Location of related traders.
United Kingdom: Location of related traders.
Mexico: Mentioned in relation to Steel Pipes and Tubes.
China: Mentioned in relation to EC Fasteners.
Wilmar Bioenergi Indonesia: Exporting producer in Indonesia
Council of the European Union: One of the entities involved in legal proceedings, specifically related to biodiesel and PSF (Polyester Staple Fibres) cases.
(Non-legislative acts)
Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union
Sampling of Union producers
Sampling of importersSampling of exporting producers in Indonesia
sampled
non-sampled
Union producer associationUnion producers
Exporting producers in Indonesia
Related traders in Singapore
Related trader in the United Kingdom
Related importers in the Union
A fortiori
Mexico – Steel Pipes and Tubes
Interpipe Niko Tube and Interpipe NTRP v CouncilPolyester staple fibres (PSF)
may
Philips Lighting Poland and Philips
Lighting Council
PSF
EC – Fasteners (China)
Idem
PSF
Philips Lighting Poland and Philips Lighting v CouncilPalm fatty acid distillate, palm oil mill effluent, palm acid oil and fatty acid as by-product
Fatty acid produced from palm waste and used for biodiesel production
Other types of fatty acid
per seBiodiesel
EC – Fasteners
Silver Seiko Limited and others v Council of the European Communities
EC – Fasteners (China) (Article 21.5 – China)Biodiesel
Biodiesel
Musim Mas Council Pelita
Agung Agrindustri Council Wilmar Bioenergi Indonesia and Wilmar Nabati Indonesia Council
EU – Biodiesel (Indonesia)
Biodiesel
Musim Mas v Council
Pelita Agung Agrindustri v Council
Wilmar Bioenergi Indonesia and Wilmar Nabati Indonesia v Council
EU – Biodiesel (Indonesia)Table 1
Index 100 101 97 95
Index 100 100 94 102
Index 100 101 97 95
Source
Volume and market share of the imports from the country concernedTable 2
Index 100 113 114 113
Index 100 111 117 119
Source
Prices of the imports from the country concerned and price undercutting/price depression
Table 3
Index 100 84 88 112
SourceGeneral remarks
Macroeconomic indicators
Table 4
Index 100 99 92 93
Index 100 98 94 96
Index 100 101 97 97
SourceTable 5
Index 100 100 92 91
Index 100 98 95 95
Index 100 100 94 102
Index 100 100 102 112
Index 100 100 92 90
Index 100 98 95 95
SourceGrowth
Table 6
Index 100 97 101 95
Index 100 102 91 98
Source
de minimisMicroeconomic indicators
Table 7
Index 100 88 98 125
Index 100 89 101 123
Source
Table 8
Index 100 105 109 108
SourceTable 9
Index 100 106 109 87
Index 100 108 116 93
Source
Table 10
Index 100 – 27 – 108 128
Index 100 46 – 5 84
Index 100 159 142 115
Index 100 7 – 48 134
SourceConclusion on injury
Comments after disclosure
Imports from third countries
Table 11
Index 100 103 108 100
Index 100 101 111 105
Index 100 76 83 105
Index 100 83 97 102
Index 100 82 99 107
Index 100 114 100 108
Index 100 97 105 100
Index 100 95 107 106
Index 100 87 88 106
SourceExport performance of the Union industry
Table 12
Index 100 90 87 94
Index 100 87 92 119
Source
Consumption
‐Raw material issuesAlleged inefficiencies of the Union industryCaptive use
due to the
influence from stakeholders
General comments on the interest of users following final disclosurelarge multinational groups
smaller companies and groups
Comments on market disruption and supply issuesConclusion on the Interest of Users
Solar Panels EC – Bed Linen
EC – Bed LinenSolar Panels EC – Bed
Linen
Official Journal of the European Union
Article 1Article 2Article 3
Official Journal of the European
Union
For the Commission
The PresidentANNEX