On 19 March 2025, the European Commission announced the introduction of definitive anti-dumping duties on glass fibre yarns from China, with rates ranging from 10.3% to 30.7%. The decision follows an investigation confirming that Chinese exporters were selling these materials at unfairly low prices, harming EU producers.

Glass fibre yarns are a vital input in the boatbuilding sector. While the new duties aim to protect European manufacturers and restore fair competition, they may also lead to short-term cost increases for companies sourcing from China.

Cédric Janssens, Secretary General of Glass Fibre Europe, praised the EU’s action, stating: “With this decision, the European Union has shown that it will not hesitate to defend a level playing field in its market, imposing duties of up to 56.1% to counteract unfair competition. This strong response reaffirms Europe’s commitment to protecting its domestic industries, securing jobs and ensuring the resilience and competitiveness of its strategic sectors.”

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