On September 29, 2025, India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) officially launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese melamine imports, sparking renewed scrutiny in Sino-Indian trade relations.

Melamine is a key chemical raw material used in the production of laminates, plywood, coatings, and plastics, among other products, and is widely used in the furniture, construction, and automotive industries. China, the world's largest producer and exporter of melamine, accounts for over 80% of its exports to India.

The investigation stems from a request filed by Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Corporation (GSFC), India's sole melamine producer. GSFC alleges that Chinese products are being dumped at prices below normal value, resulting in a loss of market share, reduced capacity utilization, and financial losses.

Indian media outlets such as PolymerUpdate quickly reported on the launch of the investigation, highlighting the plight of GSFC, India's sole producer, and calling on the government to take decisive action to safeguard its economic sovereignty.

The investigation poses a direct challenge to Chinese companies. In the short term, rising export costs will weaken the competitiveness of Chinese companies in the Indian market. In the long term, Chinese companies need to adjust their strategies, such as investing in local production in India or developing alternative markets.

As an integrated internet platform providing benchmark prices, on October 14, the melamine benchmark price on Business SunSirs stood at 5,587.50 RMB per ton, marking a 0.68% increase compared to the beginning of the month (5,550.00 RMB per ton).

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