Morocco’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into galvanized wire imports from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as announced in a public notice.
The probe follows a complaint by Moroccan companies Somatref, Sicotrem, Galvaftl, and Sodefer, which allege that these imports are being dumped into the market at unfair prices.
The product investigated, classified under HS code 7217.2099.00, is widely used in agriculture and industry for manufacturing wire mesh, gabions, barbed wire, fencing, automotive components, and other metal products.
Import data shows a sharp rise in galvanized wire imports from Egypt and the UAE, increasing from 112 tons in 2020 to 14,669 tons by September 2024, according to the Ministry.
The investigation will assess imports from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, for potential dumping, while the injury assessment will examine data from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024, to evaluate the impact on Morocco’s local steel industry.