On January 14, 2025, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/74, which imposes a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of lysine originating in the People’s Republic of China. This duty applies to lysine and its derivatives, salts, and feed additives falling under specific CN codes and originating in China. The rates of the provisional anti-dumping duty range between 58.3% and 84.8% of the net, free-at-Union-frontier price of the product.

FEFAC president, Pedro Cordero, has expressed concerns about the high tariffs imposed on lysine imports from China. The EU currently relies on China for 60% of its lysine demand, with no viable alternative sources available from EU production or other countries. Cordero warns that these tariffs could have significant economic consequences for the EU feed and livestock sector.

While FEFAC does not support dumping practices, it advocates for measures to enhance the competitiveness of EU feed additive producers and reduce dependency on China for critical feed additives. FEFAC recommends that the EU designate essential amino acids and vitamins as “critical materials” to address strategic concerns.

In conclusion, the imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on lysine imports from China has raised concerns within the EU feed and livestock sector. FEFAC is calling for policy measures to strengthen the competitiveness of EU producers and reduce reliance on Chinese imports. The EU must carefully consider the implications of these tariffs on the industry and work towards ensuring a fair and sustainable trade environment for all stakeholders involved.

Date: January 22, 2025
Source: Official Journal of the European Union and FEFAC.