TRA opens investigation into Chinese imports of titanium dioxide

The Trade Remedies Authority has today (3 March 2026) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of rutile titanium dioxide from China. This investigation is in response to an application, which has alleged that imports of rutile titanium dioxide from China are being dumped into the UK and that these imports are causing injury to domestic industry .

Rutile titanium dioxide is widely used as a white pigment to provide brightness, opacity, and durability in coatings, plastics, paper and many other industrial and consumer products.

The TRA will investigate whether dumping of the imports is occurring and whether this is causing injury to UK industry. If the TRA recommends that a remedy is necessary, it will conduct an Economic Interest Test to assess whether the implementation of the remedy is in the UK’s economic interest.

Important information for businesses

Businesses which think they could be affected by this investigation can get involved/input by registering on the investigation’s public file. The TRA will also be holding an online drop-in session on 6 March 2026 to provide more information to businesses and to answer any questions.

Notes

• The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK body that investigates whether new trade remedies are needed to counter unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports.
• The TRA is an arm’s length body of the Department for Business and Trade.
• UK industries concerned about unfair international trading practices can submit an application for trade remedies. These applications are considered by the TRA to see if there are grounds for an investigation.
• UK producers who would like to know more about the options available to protect their industry from unfair international trading practices should contact our Advisory Service. Email: contact@traderemedies.gov.uk
• The period of investigation for this case will be between 1 January and 31 December 2025.

source: GOV