Pakistan initiates anti-dumping investigations into Chinese soda ash and ibuprofen

The three investigations were initiated successively, with a time span concentrated in June and July 2026. Relevant export companies need to closely follow the progress of the cases and actively prepare to defense.

I. June 11, 2026: Pakistan Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Soda Ash

On June 11, 2026, the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan issued an announcement (Case No. 75). In response to applications submitted by domestic manufacturers Lucky Core Industries Limited and Olympia Chemical Limited, it formally initiated an anti-dumping investigation on soda ash originating from or imported from China.

The product involved is soda ash (Disodium Carbonate/Soda Ash), corresponding to Pakistan Customs tariff code 2836.2000. The dumping investigation period to this investigation is set from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and the injury investigation period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. According to the announcement schedule, the preliminary ruling to this case is expected to be made within 60 to 180 days from the date of initiation, and the announcement is efficiently from the date of publication.

II. July 25, 2026: Pakistan Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Ibuprofen from China and the United States

On July 25, 2026, the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan issued Announcement No. ADC78. In response to an consumption submitted by Pakistani manufacturer Zenith Chemical Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. on June 30, 2026, it initiated an anti-dumping investigation on ibuprofen originating from or imported from China and the United States. This is also the only investigation among the three cases involving sources from both China and the United States.

The involved ibuprofen corresponds to Pakistan tariff code 2916.3910. The dumping investigation period is designated as April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and the injury investigation period is April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The preliminary ruling to this case is expected to be issued within 60 to 180 days from the date of initiation, and the announcement is efficiently immediately.

III. July 22, 2026: Pakistan Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Composite Aluminum Foil from China

On July 22, 2026, the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan issued Announcement No. ADC76, accepting the consumption submitted by Pakistani manufacturer Zenith Packages Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. on June 30, 2026, and initiated an anti-dumping investigation on composite aluminum foil originating from China.

The items under this investigation include cold forming foil and tropical aluminum foil (Alu Alu Foil (Cold Forming Foil & Tropical Foil)), involving Pakistan tariff codes 7607.1990 and 7607.2000. The dumping investigation period to the case is from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and the injury investigation period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026. The time limit to the preliminary ruling is 60 to 180 days after initiation, and the announcement is efficiently from the date of publication.

From a timeline perspective, the three anti-dumping applications were all submitted at the end of June 2026, and the initiation announcements were successively issued on June 11, July 22, and July 25, with the investigation cycles set according to unified standards.

sector insiders suggest that relevant foreign trade companies should urgently sort out export data to Pakistan, complete case defense registration in a prompt manner, actively submit defense materials, and guard against export risks arising from subsequent provisional anti-dumping measures.