FrieslandCampina selected for China’s anti-dumping investigation into EU dairy exports

NETHERLANDS – FrieslandCampina, a leading Dutch dairy company, has been named among three European Union (EU) dairy firms selected for sampling as part of China’s ongoing anti-dumping investigation. 

Alongside France’s Elvir and Italy’s Sterilgarda Alimenti, FrieslandCampina will provide information regarding its export activities to China, in response to the probe initiated by China’s Ministry of Commerce in August.

The investigation accuses EU dairy exporters of dumping products into the Chinese market at unfairly low prices. 

This move is widely seen as part of a larger retaliation by China against the EU, following the bloc’s announcement of plans to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. 

The Ministry of Commerce released a statement on October 14, explaining that the large number of EU companies under scrutiny necessitated a “sampling method” to streamline the investigation. 

FrieslandCampina, Elvir, and Sterilgarda were selected for the sampling process based on factors such as export volume, product diversity, and geographic distribution.

In its response, FrieslandCampina acknowledged the probe, stating, “We are aware of the announcements made by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce regarding the anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from the EU.” 

Naturally, we will provide the necessary information related to the investigation, if requested, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.”

While FrieslandCampina declined to disclose specific details about its business operations in China, the company’s 2023 annual report revealed a group-wide revenue of €13.1 billion, representing a 7.1% decline compared to the previous year. 

The company also reported a net loss of €149 million, in contrast to a profit of €292 million in 2022.

Elvir, one of the other companies involved in the probe, stated that the investigation is focused on subsidies granted to European dairy farmers under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.

The French company has pledged full cooperation with Chinese authorities as the investigation progresses.

The anti-dumping investigation, which could lead to tariffs or other trade restrictions, has heightened tensions between the EU and China, as both sides grapple with escalating trade disputes. 

As the probe moves forward, FrieslandCampina, along with the other companies involved, will continue to navigate the complexities of operating in the Chinese market under increasing regulatory scrutiny

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