Thailand has initiated a safeguard investigation into imports of polypropylene, according to a notification from the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce. The move is aimed at determining whether increased imports of polypropylene are causing or threatening to cause serious injury to Thailand's domestic industry.
The Department has called on all relevant importers, exporters, and interested parties to submit evidence, documents, views, or comments regarding the investigation. Submissions must be made in writing by 24 September 2025 before 16:30 ICT (GMT+7) for those within Thailand. Exporters and interested parties outside Thailand have until 1 October 2025 to provide their input.
“All relevant importers, exporters and any other interested parties wishing to present evidences, documents, views or comments pertaining to the investigation shall submit the aforementioned information in writing to the Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, latest on 24 September 2025 before 16:30 ICT (GMT+7). Except for the exporters and any interested parties situated outside Thailand, the deadline for presentation of evidence, documents and views would be on 1 October 2025.”
Additional details from Thailand’s notification state:
“The copy of a non-confidential version of the petition (Thai version) and the updated information concerning the investigation are available on the website https://thaitr.dft.go.th/en/search/SG1008
Interested parties wishing to raise questions regarding the above-mentioned proceedings or to request for information should contact the following address:
Trade Interests and Remedies Division, Department of Foreign Trade
Ministry of Commerce of Thailand
563 Nonthaburi Road, Bangkasor, Nonthaburi 11000 THAILAND
Telephone: (662) 547-4738
Email: mailto:thaitr.g3@gmail.com”
Further information can be found in document G/SG/N/6/THA/7.
A safeguard investigation is a process used by governments to determine if an increase in imports is harming domestic producers. During this process, affected stakeholders may present evidence and respond to submissions from other parties. Under World Trade Organization rules, members may impose temporary restrictions on imports only if it is established that increased imports are causing or threatening serious injury to domestic industries.