On the 24 November 2025, the Secretary of State accepted the
Trade Remedies Authority's final
recommendation to apply a new anti-dumping duty on imports of
biodiesel from China.
The TRA found that Chinese biodiesel has been dumped in the UK at
unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers,
including Argent Energy and Olleco.
Following its analysis of the evidence and responses from
interested parties to the Statement of Essential
Facts, the TRA has confirmed that the application of an
anti-dumping measure is in the UK's economic interest and made a
final recommendation to apply duties. These duties will help
ensure fair competition for UK producers while maintaining a
level playing field in the renewable fuel market.
The measures recommended by the TRA are ad valorem duties
of:
These duties will apply to imports of biodiesel, including
fatty-acid mono-alkylesters (FAME) or paraffinic gasoils obtained
from synthesis or hydrotreatment of non-fossil origin (HVO) in
pure form or as included in a blend, excluding sustainable
aviation fuel, in pure form or as included in a blend.
The duties will come into effect from Tuesday 25 November
2025.
Notes to Editors:
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The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK's independent body
which investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed
to counter unfair import practices.
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This investigation was launched on 5 June 2024, following an
application from the Renewable Transport Fuels Association
(RTFA), on behalf of UK producers.
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The final determination follows the publication of a
Statement of Essential Facts and a stakeholder consultation
period.
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Anti-dumping duties are applied when a foreign producer
exports goods at prices below their normal value, causing
harm to domestic industry.
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The TRA considers a range of evidence, including economic
impact, before making a recommendation to the Secretary of
State.
