EU Imposes 5.4% Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Brazilian Softwood Plywood
Summary
The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 5.4% on imports of softwood plywood from Brazil following an investigation that found dumping causing material injury to the EU industry. Provisional duties at the same rate have been in effect since 4 November 2025. One Brazilian exporter was exempted after no dumping was found. The EU softwood plywood market is valued at €600 million annually, with €216 million in imports from Brazil.
What changed
The European Commission has finalized anti-dumping duties on softwood plywood imported from Brazil at a rate of 5.4%. Provisional duties have been converted to definitive measures following an investigation that confirmed imports were being sold at dumped prices, causing material injury to EU manufacturers employing over 1,500 workers. One exporter received an individual exemption after the investigation found no dumping margin for that company.
EU importers of Brazilian softwood plywood should prepare for increased costs as duties take effect. The €600 million EU market for softwood plywood, used in construction, furniture, transport, flooring, and roofing applications, will see higher prices for Brazilian-origin product. Importers should review their supply chains and ensure proper duty classification and payment procedures are in place.
What to do next
- Review anti-dumping duty obligations for Brazilian softwood plywood imports
- Ensure compliance with duty payment requirements
- Contact the Commission if your company received an exemption from duties
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The imposed definitive anti-dumping duties stand at 5.4% for all Brazilian exporters except for one company, for which no dumping was found. Provisional duties have already been imposed since 4 November 2025, at the same level.
The imposition of the definitive duties follows an investigation which found that imports of softwood plywood from Brazil was entering the EU at dumped prices. This is causing injury to the EU’s softwood plywood industry, which is located throughout the EU and employs over 1,500 people.
Softwood plywood is used in a wide variety of final applications, including in construction, furniture manufacturing, transport, packaging, flooring and roofing.
The total EU consumption value of softwood plywood is estimated to stand at €600 million per year, of which €216 million is imported from Brazil. The overall value of imports from outside the EU is €352 million.
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Publication date 15 April 2026 Author Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security Location Brussels Country or region
- Brazil
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- Anti-dumping
- Trade defence
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