Source: Mysteel
South Africa has issued its final ruling in an anti-dumping investigation against corrosion-resistant steel coils imported from China, imposing definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 8.21% to 57.84%. The decision, announced on September 29, 2026, targets flat-rolled steel products coated with zinc, aluminum, or zinc-aluminum alloys that are widely used in construction, automotive manufacturing, and appliance production.
The investigation was initiated earlier in 2026 following a complaint by domestic steel producers who alleged that Chinese exporters were selling corrosion-resistant coils in the South African market at prices below fair value, causing material injury to the local industry. The investigating authority determined that dumped imports from China had indeed caused significant price suppression and market share losses for South African producers.
The duty rates vary by exporter, with the highest rate of 57.84% applying to companies that did not fully cooperate with the investigation, while cooperating exporters received individual rates within the 8.21%-57.84% range. All other Chinese exporters will be subject to the highest rate.
The move adds to a growing list of trade remedy actions against Chinese steel products globally and reflects rising protectionist sentiment in emerging markets. For international steel traders and manufacturers, the duties are expected to redirect some Chinese coil volumes to alternative destinations and may create supply opportunities for producers in other countries seeking to enter the South African market.
