TRA Launches Investigations into Glass Container Imports from China and Turkey

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Filed March 5th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched two investigations into imports of glass containers from China and Turkey. These investigations will examine potential dumping and subsidisation practices that may be harming the UK glass industry.

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The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated two investigations concerning imports of glass containers into the UK. The first is an anti-subsidy investigation into subsidised imports from Turkey (Case AS0088), and the second is an anti-dumping investigation into imports from China (Case AD0087). These investigations cover the majority of glass containers under 2.5 litres and were prompted by applications from the UK glass container industry. The period of investigation is 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, with an injury period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025.

Businesses affected by these investigations, including importers and overseas producers, are encouraged to register their participation via the TRA's public file by 20 March 2026 to ensure full engagement. The TRA will hold an online drop-in session on 11 March 2026 to provide further information. If the TRA finds that unfair competition is causing harm to the UK industry, it may recommend measures such as imposing duties. The investigations typically run for up to 12 months.

What to do next

Register participation in the investigations by March 20, 2026, if business is affected.
Attend the online drop-in session on March 11, 2026, for more information.
Prepare to provide evidence regarding import practices and potential harm to the UK industry.

Penalties

If harm is found, measures such as duties may be recommended to restore fair competition.

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Press release

From preserves to packaging – helping British glass shine

The TRA has launched two new investigations into imports of glass containers from China and Turkey.

From: Trade Remedies Authority Published 5 March 2026

The TRA has today (5 March 2026) launched two new investigations into imports of glass containers from China and Turkey.

Glass containers are used across many UK supply chains (from preserves to beverages) and remain a household staple, especially given the possibility of recycling.

The two cases are:

an anti-subsidy investigation into subsidised imports of glass containers from Turkey;
an anti-dumping investigation into imports of glass containers from China. The investigations cover the majority of class containers under 2.5 litres. That means everything from the jars that keep the country’s favourite preserves safe to the bottles that carry beer, wine, and spirits.

Full details about the products we’re investigating are available on the TRA’s public file. The decision to initiate the investigations followed applications lodged on behalf of the UK industry in glass containers.

TRA Chief Executives Jessica Blakely and Carmen Suarez said:

Glass containers play a key role across a wide variety of supply chains in the UK economy and in the day-to-day life of many households. The investigations initiated today by the TRA will consider whether the UK glass industry is being harmed by unfair competition from imports and, if so, the measures to put in place to protect it.
If you think your business could be affected by these investigations, you can register to take part in our investigation through our public file by 20 March 2026. Those who register after this may not be able to fully participate.

The TRA will also be holding an online drop-in session on 11 March 2026 to provide more information to businesses and to answer any questions.

Notes to editors

The Trade Remedies Authority is the UK body that investigates whether new trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices and unforeseen surges of imports.
The period of investigation (POI) for the investigations is 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The injury period (IP) is 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025.
Investigations typically run for up to 12 months and involve gathering evidence from UK businesses, importers, and overseas producers.
If the TRA finds harm, it can recommend measures such as duties to restore fair competition.
Countervailing (anti-subsidy) duties are one of three trade remedy tools used to address goods that are being unfairly subsidised by overseas governments and causing injury to UK industry.
Anti-dumping duties are applied when a foreign producer exports goods at prices below their normal value, causing harm to domestic industry.