The All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association (APGMA) has asked the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to use a 5% profit benchmark in the ongoing anti-dumping investigation on soda ash imports from Turkiye and Kenya. The industry opposes the commission’s use of a higher 10% profit margin while calculating the “non-injurious price”.
In a formal letter to NTC, APGMA Secretary General Dawoodur Rasheed said the 10% rate has no clear justification or past practice. The association pointed out that NTC has consistently used 5% profit margin in previous anti-dumping cases for many sectors, including polyester, steel, and ceramic tiles. They submitted records of several old cases to support their demand.
A fair profit rate is important for local industries to stay competitive. Higher margins could wrongly show more injury to Pakistani manufacturers and lead to unfair duties on imports. The glass industry plays a key role in construction, packaging, and other sectors. It provides jobs and supports economic growth.
APGMA stressed that a 5% benchmark is reasonable and enough to protect the domestic industry. They want the NTC to review its preliminary decision for consistency and fairness. This step would build trust in Pakistan’s trade remedy system.
The outcome of this case will affect the cost of soda ash, a main raw material for glass production.