The Ministry of Industry and Trade has just concluded an anti-dumping investigation into electric ovens imported from Türkiye. At the end of the final determination, the ministry definitively considers that the conditions for application of an anti-dumping measure are met. Ains, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 26 of Law No. 15-09, the Import Surveillance Commission has issued a favorable opinion on the application, for a period of 5 years, of a definitive anti-dumping duty.
Faced with the massive influx of electric ovens imported from Türkiye, Morocco has decided to act to protect its local industry. An anti-dumping investigation, carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, revealed that these imports had caused significant damage to domestic production. In response, corrective measures were adopted, including the imposition of high anti-dumping duties on Turkish producers and exporters. This approach is part of a trade defense policy aimed at preserving the competitiveness of Moroccan industry and fighting against unfair practices in the internal market.
A thorough investigation for clear conclusions
The anti-dumping investigation, initiated on August 30, 2023 and closed on November 27, 2024, concerned non-built-in, mobile electric ovens with an internal capacity of less than 70 liters. These products, identified under tariff code 8516.60.00.11, have been the subject of an in-depth analysis carried out in accordance with current standards.
The results of this investigation highlighted a worrying reality: the massive importation of these electric ovens from Turkey has had destructive effects on Moroccan industry. A direct relationship has been established between the considerable increase in these imports and the losses suffered by local producers. The latter recorded a significant drop in sales, accompanied by an erosion of their market share and a reduction in their profitability.
To quantify the impact of these practices, the anti-dumping margins were established at 32.82% for the Turkish company İtimat, and at 71.43% for the other producers and exporters concerned.
Commercial practices deemed unfair
The investigation highlighted practices deemed incompatible with the principles of fair competition. The influx of low-cost products from Turkey, often sold at lower prices than the local market, has put Moroccan manufacturers at a disadvantage. This situation, according to the final report of the investigation, constitutes a direct threat to the sustainability of national industry, which plays a crucial role in the Moroccan economy.
Consequently, the Import Surveillance Commission issued a favorable opinion for the application, for a period of 5 years, of a definitive anti-dumping duty of 32.82% for Itimat and 62.07% for other producers and Turkish exporters.
