India has taken a decisive step to protect its domestic solar glass industry by imposing anti-dumping duties on textured tempered solar glass imports from China and Vietnam. This decision follows an investigation that found dumped imports were causing material injury to the Indian market by undercutting domestic prices and increasing import volumes significantly.

Key Data on Anti-Dumping Duties on Solar Glass

Aspect	Details
Affected Countries	China and Vietnam
Duty Range (China)	$658 to $664 per metric ton (MT)
Duty Range (Vietnam)	$570 to $664 per MT
Increase in Imports	29,980 MT (2020-21) → 779,017 MT (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023)
Material Injury to Domestic Industry	Imports priced below domestic selling price caused price suppression and market share loss.
Countervailing Duties on Vietnam	$539 to $664 per MT following a separate investigation.
Duration of Duties	5 years
Industry Concern	Potential increase in solar module costs, adding pressure to an already cost-sensitive sector.

Findings of the Investigation

The investigation by India’s Ministry of Commerce found that:

• Dumped imports from China and Vietnam surged nearly 26 times over three years.
• The landed value of imported solar glass was below domestic prices, leading to price suppression.
• The domestic industry’s market share declined significantly due to unfair competition.

Implications for the Indian Solar Industry

While these duties aim to protect domestic manufacturers, they also raise concerns about potential cost increases for solar panel manufacturers. The industry is already facing price pressures due to global supply chain disruptions, and these duties could further increase solar module costs.

With five-year anti-dumping and countervailing duties now in place, India’s solar glass market is set for a shift, with domestic producers likely to regain market share, while importers may look for alternative suppliers or renegotiate sourcing strategies.