Turkey Extends 22% Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Aluminum Foil for Five Years

Turkey Renews Anti-Dumping Measures Against Chinese Aluminum Foil

On May 24, 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued Communique No. 2026/16, making a final affirmative ruling in the second sunset review of anti-dumping measures on aluminum foil with thickness less than or equal to 0.2 mm originating in China. The ruling extends the 22% anti-dumping duty (calculated on CIF value) for another five years, effective immediately upon publication.

The products involved fall under Turkish customs codes 7607.11 and 7607.19, covering a wide range of aluminum foil applications from flexible packaging to household foils. This extension signals Turkey's continued protectionist stance toward its domestic aluminum processing industry amid global trade tensions.

Global Anti-Dumping Wave: India Follows Suit

Turkey is not alone. On June 11, 2026, India's Ministry of Finance extended its own anti-dumping duty on aluminum foil imports from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand until December 15, 2026. The extension covers aluminum foil up to 80 microns, following a sunset review initiated by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in September 2025.

The DGTR review was triggered by applications from domestic producers including Hindalco Industries and SRF Altech, both of whom argued that the expiration of duties would lead to renewed injury to India's domestic aluminum foil industry. An oral hearing was conducted on April 28, 2026.

Market Context: Aluminum Under Pressure

These trade measures arrive at a challenging time for the global aluminum market. According to SMM data, aluminum prices have faced short-term pressure due to easing geopolitical risk premiums following the US-Iran electronic MOU signing. US May CPI rose 4.2% year-over-year, hitting a three-year high, with markets betting on potential Fed rate hikes that continue to suppress metal valuations.

Meanwhile, the European Aluminum Foil Association (EAFA) reported that European aluminum foil deliveries fell 6.6% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period last year, totaling approximately 225,000 tonnes. Exports outside Europe declined sharply by 24.2%, primarily due to competitive pressure from Asian suppliers and US import duties.

Implications for Flexible Packaging Supply Chains

For flexible packaging converters and brand owners sourcing aluminum foil laminates, these layered trade barriers introduce significant supply chain complexity:

• Cost escalation: Multiple jurisdictions imposing duties creates a cumulative cost burden that cannot be absorbed by thin-margin packaging operations.
• Sourcing diversification: Packaging buyers are increasingly looking beyond China to alternative foil suppliers in South Korea, Japan, and the Middle East, though capacity remains limited.
• Regionalization trend: The EAFA data confirms that intra-European foil deliveries held relatively stable (down 4.3%), suggesting growing preference for regional supply chains despite higher base costs.

Gerun Pack, as an integrated aluminum foil packaging manufacturer with direct production capabilities, is positioned to help clients navigate these trade complexities through stable, long-term supply arrangements and competitive pricing unaffected by intermediary duties.