South Korea launches anti-dumping investigation on alloy steel wire rods from China

Golden Ten Data reported on May 9 that on May 7, 2026, the Korea Trade Commission issued an announcement stating that, at the request of Korean manufacturers SeAHBesteel Co., Ltd. and SeAH Changwon Specialty Steel Co., Ltd., an anti-dumping investigation was launched into alloy steel wire rods originating from China. The dumping investigation period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. The products involved are alloy steel wire rods, excluding iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel, produced by rolling or forging. Unless separately extended (for up to two additional months), the preliminary ruling is expected to be made within three months of the case filing. Interested parties must register as respondents within three weeks from the date of the announcement.