Proof of harm in anti-dumping cases relies on multiple market indicators

Commercial lawyer Abdullah Al-Dosari has said that proving harm in anti-dumping cases does not depend on a single indicator.

Speaking in an interview with Al-Ikhbariya Radio, Al-Dosari explained that evidence of harm includes several key indicators, most notably sales, profits, production, market share, and prices.

He added that Article 22 of the Executive Regulations for the Commercial Remedies in International Trade Law states that these indicators for proving harm also include return on investment, capacity utilization, cash flow, inventory, employment, and the ability to raise capital.

The lawyer continued that investigations also consider the impact of imports on prices, such as significant price differences or reductions in local prices. Therefore, relying on a single indicator is not sufficient; multiple indicators must be present.

The executive regulations for the Commercial Remedies in International Trade Law outline the necessary procedures, complaint mechanisms, and investigation processes for anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures.

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