Turkiye’s Embassy has formally lodged an objection with Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission (NTC) regarding the ongoing anti-dumping investigation into disodium carbonate (soda ash) imports, The News reported.Â
The complaint, submitted this week, addresses the investigation initiated in July 2025, following allegations from two domestic chemical manufacturers in Pakistan, who dominate the country’s soda ash market.
The NTC began the inquiry after receiving petitions from local producers, alleging dumped imports from Turkiye and Kenya. As per standard procedure, the commission sent questionnaires to Turkiye manufacturers and conducted on-site inspections of production facilities in Turkiye in December 2025.
In early October 2025, Turkiye submitted its official position, disputing the allegations and referencing provisions of the international Anti-Dumping Agreement under global trade rules. The Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association also submitted objections to the proposed measures.
Turkish officials expressed concern that the imposition of anti-dumping duties could undermine efforts to achieve the $5 billion trade target. The letter urges the NTC to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation based on all evidence and documentation.
The Turkish Commercial Counsellor, Enes Malik Çetin, signed the formal note, expressing regret over the initiation of the anti-dumping investigation. The NTC is now expected to review submissions from Turkiye, responses from manufacturers, and input from domestic stakeholders before making a final decision on whether to impose anti-dumping duties on the disputed imports.
