Pakistan has imposed a 12.54% provisional anti-dumping duty on imports from Kenya following a preliminary determination by the National Tariff Commission (NTC).
The duty targets Soda Ash (Disodium Carbonate) imports and is part of a broader action that also covers products from Türkiye.
“Notice of Preliminary Determination and Imposition of Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Dumped Imports of Disodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) into Pakistan Originating in and/or Exported from the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Kenya,” the Pakistan notice highlighted in a section of their statement.
The investigation was initiated on July 18, 2025, under the Anti-Dumping Duties Act, 2015 and the Anti-Dumping Duties Rules, 2022, following applications by Lucky Core Industries Limited and Olympia Chemical Limited, both Lahore-based Soda Ash producers.
The NTC found that imports from the exporting countries were sold at dumped prices, causing material injury to Pakistan’s domestic Soda Ash industry. The provisional duties are intended to protect local producers while the investigation continues.
The duty will apply for four months, excluding imports used in export-oriented products or foreign aid projects. Affected parties may request a hearing within 30 days, and the final determination is expected within 180 days.
Investigated Product and Pakistan Scope of Investigation
The product under investigation, Soda Ash (PCT code 2836.2000), is widely used in the manufacturing of detergents, soaps, cleaning compounds, glass, silicates, paper, and metallurgical products, as well as in desalination plants.
The period of investigation for dumping was from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, while the injury to the domestic industry was examined from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025.
The Commission received responses from several Turkish exporters and producers, including M/s. Sisecam Dis Ticaret A.S., M/s. Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikalari A.S., M/s. Kazan Soda Elektrik Üretim A.S., M/s. Eti Soda Üretim Pazarlama Nakliyat Ve Elektrik Üretim Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, and their associated exporters.
No Kenyan exporters submitted the required data; therefore, their dumping margins were determined using the best available information.
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“Since no exporters/producers from the Republic of Kenya provided the required data/information, their dumping margin has been determined on the basis of the best available information in terms of Section 32 of the Act,” the statement confirmed.
Findings on Dumping and Injury
The NTC preliminarily found that Soda Ash from both Türkiye and Kenya was exported at dumped prices, causing material injury to Pakistan’s domestic industry.
Evidence included increased import volumes, price undercutting, price depression, declining sales, reduced market share, and lower utilisation of production capacity.
Consequently, the Commission determined that provisional anti-dumping duties were necessary to prevent further injury during the ongoing investigation.
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Provisional Duty Rates
The NTC announced provisional duties for four months, effective immediately:
- M/s. Sisecam Dis Ticaret A.S. & M/s. Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikalari A.S.: 5.58%
- M/s. Kazan Soda Elektrik Uretim A.S. & M/s. Eti Soda Üretim Pazarlama… / M/s. Soda World Ltd / M/s. We Ic Ve Dis Ticaret Anonim Şirketi: 3.49%
- All other Turkish exporters/producers: 5.58%
- All Kenyan exporters/producers: 12.54%
Certain imports, including those used in export-oriented products or foreign grant-in-aid projects, are exempt from the duties.
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