The International Trade Practice team at Ilyashev & Partners, led by Partner Olena Omelchenko, representing the interests of Yuzhcable Works – one of the largest Ukrainian manufacturers of high-voltage cables, accounting for over 50% of total national production – has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of cable and wire products originating from the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Turkey.
Following the review of a complaint submitted by the domestic producer, the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade, by its Decision No. АД-580/2025/441-01 dated 21 May 2025, initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports into Ukraine of products from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkey described as: insulated electric cables with a voltage exceeding 1,000 volts, classified in Ukraine under UCGFEA codes 8544 60 10 10, 8544 60 10 98, 8544 60 90 10, and 8544 60 90 90.
“The imported products are supplied to Ukraine at dumping prices and are identical or similar to those manufactured by the Ukrainian cable industry,” stated Olena Omelchenko. “In the complaint, we submitted compelling evidence of dumping, including calculations of the dumping margin and an analysis of the injury caused to the domestic producer. This increase in imports occurred alongside a significant decline in average weighted prices. This negatively impacted the sales volumes and profitability of Ukrainian companies. Domestic manufacturers expect decisive government action and the application of effective trade defense instruments to restore fair competition on the market.”
If the investigation confirms the existence of dumping, anti-dumping duties may be imposed to restore fair competition conditions on the Ukrainian domestic market. The investigation may last up to 12 months.
Yuzhcable Works, Private Joint Stock Company (PJSC) is one of the largest cable manufacturing enterprises in Ukraine. The company is a national leader in the production of large cross-sectional power cables (up to 2000 mm²), high and extra-high voltage cables (up to and including 330 kV), medium voltage power cables (up to 10 kV), and cables with enhanced safety standards for nuclear power plants and coal mines. The plant supplies its products to industrial enterprises, power stations, mining and processing plants, oil fields, and coal mines, metro systems and ongoing construction projects, railways and urban transport systems. It also manufactures cables for communication systems.