In brief
The GCC’s Permanent Committee on Anti‑Harmful Practices has initiated an anti‑dumping inquiry into uncoated writing, printing, and graphic paper from India, China and Thailand, following a preliminary technical report. The probe is governed by GCC law and the WTO Anti‑Dumping Agreement and offers affected parties the chance to defend their interests at every stage.
In a move announced on Tuesday, The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) opened an anti‑dumping investigation into imports of uncoated writing, printing and graphic paper from India, China and Thailand.
The decision was taken by the Permanent Committee on Anti‑Harmful Practices in International Trade after receiving a preliminary report from the Technical Secretariat of Anti‑Harmful Practices in International Trade.
The official notice, detailing the product category and investigation procedures, appeared in the GCC General Secretariat’s technical bulletin, issue No. 59, dated November 2, 2026.
Director General Mahfoudh Al‑Raqadi said the measures are being taken under the GCC Common Law on Anti‑Dumping, Countervailing Measures and Safeguards and the World Trade Organization’s Anti‑Dumping Agreement.
"Announcing the investigation gives all interested parties the opportunity to defend their interests at every stage," Al‑Raqadi said.
The probe will allow affected exporters, importers and downstream users to submit evidence and argue their positions as the investigation proceeds.
The GCC’s announcement comes after a technical review indicating possible dumping practices that could harm the internal markets of its member states.
Details of the investigation, including timelines and procedural rules, are available on the GCC General Secretariat’s website.
