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EU imposes anti-dumping duty on barium carbonate imports from China and India

These new EU anti-dumping duties are protectionism against Indian and Chinese chemical imports

  • By ICN Bureau | January 16, 2026

The European Union has implemented final anti-dumping duty on barium carbonate from China and India, a major shift in trade policy impacting global supply chains for this key industrial chemical, with duties as high as 83.9% for some Chinese firms and 4.6% for Indian suppliers, disrupting markets for glass, ceramics, and other sectors.

These new EU anti-dumping duties are protectionism against Indian and Chinese chemical imports, requiring companies like Vishnu Chemicals to adjust export pricing and strategies.

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