GCC Opens Anti-Dumping Investigation Into Paper Imports From India, China and Thailand

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of uncoated writing, printing and graphic paper from India, China and Thailand, following a decision by its Permanent Committee on Anti-Harmful Practices in International Trade.

The investigation covers uncoated paper supplied in rolls or rectangular sheets, including square sheets, originating in or exported from the three countries for import into GCC member states.

The decision follows a preliminary report submitted by the Technical Secretariat of Anti-Harmful Practices in International Trade, which operates under the GCC General Secretariat. The formal initiation notice, outlining the product scope and investigation procedures, was published in Issue No. 59 of the technical secretariat’s official bulletin on November 2, 2026.

Mahfoudh Al-Raqadi, director general of the Technical Secretariat, said the investigation was initiated under the GCC Common Law on Anti-Dumping, Countervailing Measures and Safeguards, its executive regulations, and the World Trade Organization’s Anti-Dumping Agreement.

Al-Raqadi said the announcement provides all interested parties with an opportunity to defend their interests throughout the investigation process.

The investigation will examine imports of the specified paper products from India, China and Thailand. The published initiation notice contains further details on the products covered and the applicable procedures.

The announcement marks the beginning of a formal trade investigation under the GCC's framework for addressing potentially harmful international trade practices.