[SMM Stainless Steel Flash] Vietnam's Stainless Steel Imports to Taiwan, China Surge, Triggering New AD Investigation

Published: Jul 22, 2026 10:31

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Chinese Taiwan's stainless steel producers Yusco and Tang Eng filed an anti-dumping investigation against Vietnamese stainless steel imports in October 2025 but withdrew it due to insufficient documentation. However, import volumes have risen sharply month by month, with June surging to 6,196 tons — 11 times February's volume — prompting a renewed application in July. Applicants note that Vietnamese stainless steel imports have grown significantly since 2023–2024, with prices approximately US$80–100/ton below Taiwan, China's market levels, causing material harm to domestic producers. Total Vietnamese stainless steel imports into Taiwan, China reached over 17,000 tons in H1 2026. A rebound in Chinese Taiwan's stainless steel prices and NTD appreciation in Q2 further accelerated import inflows, compelling producers to pursue the AD investigation once more.

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