Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- The chemical sector witnessed a notable development as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended anti-dumping duties on PTFE imports from China and Russia. The decision follows a detailed investigation triggered by domestic producers, which found that imported PTFE was being sold in India at below-market prices, causing material injury to local manufacturers.

The product under consideration is Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), widely used in the electronics, mechanical, and chemical industries for its chemical inertness, electrical and thermal insulation, low friction, non-toxicity, non-flammability, and excellent performance across a wide frequency range.

The investigation highlighted price underc...