Written question – Consequences of the anti-dumping case brought by Imerys S.A. (C/2024/7049) – E-002084/2025

Question for written answer  E-002084/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Ralf Seekatz (PPE)

On 9 October 2024, the French company Imerys S.A. lodged a request with the Commission to initiate anti-dumping proceedings concerning imports of molten aluminium oxide (artificial corundum) from the People’s Republic of China. The anti-dumping investigation was initiated and announced on 21 November 2024. Imports of aluminium from the People’s Republic of China be subject to must now be registered with customs authorities.

• 1.How will the Commission ensure that Imerys S.A. does not use the anti-dumping case solely to gain a monopoly position within the abrasives industry?
• 2.How does the Commission intend to stop all other EU companies in the abrasives industry from suffering massive competitive disadvantages as a result of the imposition of an anti-dumping duty?
• 3.How much did the possibility of other EU companies in the abrasives industry relocating to other EU countries as a result of the imposition of an anti-dumping duty weigh in the Commission’s decision-making?

Submitted: 23.5.2025