The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping proceeding targeting certain polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with an intrinsic viscosity of 0.78 deciliters per gram or higher, originating in China.

While the investigation is expected to have limited impact on Chinese PET bottle enterprises, the uneven export volume of these products from China to the EU means that some provinces may be more affected than others.

According to China Customs, the country exported approximately 4.52 million tons of PET bottle chips in 2022, with less than 360,000 tons being exported to the EU, which accounts for only 8.8% of China's total exports. However, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces account for more than 60% of the total export volume to the EU, with Zhejiang Province exporting around 120,000 tons and Jiangsu Province exporting around 90,000 tons in 2022, making them the most vulnerable to the anti-dumping investigation.

Nevertheless, Chinese companies still have opportunities to gain market share from other countries and regions as the supply cannot be restored immediately in the short term.