Sayenko Kharenko secures initiation of anti-dumping investigation into steel pipe imports from Türkiye

Sayenko Kharenko’s international trade practice secured the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation against imports into Ukraine of non-galvanised welded steel pipes originating in the Republic of Türkiye, acting on behalf of a group of Ukrainian producers.

The applicants in the case include PJSC Ilyich Iron And Steel Works Of Mariupol, LLC DMZ Kominmet, PJSC Trubostal Pipe Plant, LLC Metinvest-SMC and PJSC Zaporizhstal. The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade issued its decision to open the investigation on 26 January 2026.

The firm’s lawyers advised the applicants on the use of trade defence instruments, prepared the complaint and supported its submission to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.

According to the complaint, import volumes of Turkish welded steel pipes increased by more than 400% during the investigation period, while prices remained consistently below the production costs of comparable Ukrainian-made goods. In the applicants’ assessment, this trend led to a deterioration in key industry indicators, including declining output, falling domestic sales, and reduced capacity utilisation.

Sayenko Kharenko’s team included senior associate Oleksandra Sandul, junior associate Maksym Mykytiuk, and partner Anzhela Makhinova.