GCC opens anti-dumping probe into uncoated paper from India, China, Thailand

The Gulf Cooperation Council's Standing Committee for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports from India, China and Thailand of uncoated writing, printing and graphic paper in reels or rectangular or square sheets. The decision followed a preliminary report from the GCC Technical Secretariat. The initiation notice was published in the Secretariat's official bulletin, issue 59, on 2 November 2026.

Why this mattersA finding of dumping could lead to duties on uncoated graphic paper imports into the six GCC states, raising costs and reshaping supply for paper buyers in the region.

• The GCC Standing Committee decided to open the anti-dumping investigation, as announced by the GCC Secretariat General
• Product covered: uncoated paper for writing, printing or graphic use, in reels or rectangular or square sheets
• Countries covered: India, China and Thailand, as country of origin or export
• Initiation notice published in the Technical Secretariat bulletin, issue 59, dated 2 November 2026
• Decision based on a preliminary report by the Technical Secretariat office
• Legal basis: the GCC unified anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard law and the relevant WTO agreement

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