DGTR Issues Final Findings Recommending Anti-Dumping Duty on Elastomeric Filament Yarn (Spandex) Imports from China PR and Vietnam on Indorama Complaint

Ø China – US$ 880 per MT to US$2033 per MT

Ø Vietnam – US$794 per MT to US$1262 per MT

Ø Nearly 57% ADD on Prevailing Chinese Price of $3.55 per kg, Huge Protection to both Indorama and Reliance Exporters and Local Industry in Surat and Ludhiana to Suffer, India Market Value at $500mn Plus

[DGTR Final Findings (Case No. ADD (OI) – 01/2025 dated 18 March, 2026]

1. What the notification is about

· The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has issued final findings dated 18 March 2026 in an anti-dumping investigation.

· The investigation relates to imports of Elastomeric Filament Yarn (EFY) from China PR and Vietnam.

2. Product under investigation

· The product under consideration is Elastomeric Filament Yarns of all deniers, commonly known as Spandex or Elastane.

· The product is mainly used in:

o hosiery,

o stretch garments,

o sportswear,

o innerwear,

o elastic fabrics and compression garments.

· Certain products such as coloured yarn (except black), Lycra-branded yarn, yarn on beam and yarn for diapers are excluded from the scope.

3. Who filed the complaint

· The investigation was initiated based on an application filed by M/s Indorama India Pvt. Ltd., representing the domestic industry.

· The domestic industry alleged that dumped imports from China and Vietnam were causing material injury.

4. Period of investigation

· Period of Investigation (POI): 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024.

· Injury analysis covered earlier financial years along with the POI.

5. Key findings of DGTR

The Authority concluded that:

· Imports from China PR and Vietnam were dumped in the Indian market.

· Dumped imports increased in both absolute and relative terms.

· Imported goods were undercutting domestic prices.

· The domestic industry suffered price suppression, loss of profitability and market share.

6. Impact on domestic industry

· The performance of the domestic industry was severely affected due to dumped imports.

· The Authority confirmed the existence of dumping, injury and causal link between the two.

7. Recommended action

· DGTR has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of Elastomeric Filament Yarn from China PR and Vietnam.

· The duty is recommended to protect the domestic industry and restore fair competition.

8. Purpose of the measure

The recommendation aims to:

· prevent injury to the Indian manufacturer,

· ensure fair pricing in the domestic market,

· protect domestic production capacity,

· maintain supply stability for downstream textile industries.