On May 5, 2026, the European Commission, in accordance with Regulation 2026/913, officially made a final anti-dumping ruling on adipic acid originating from China. It decided to impose an anti-dumping duty ranging from 29.1% to 42.3%. The measures will come into effect immediately and will also apply retroactively to the temporary tariffs that have been in place since November 2025. 

The EU side stated that Chinese adipic acid has entered the EU market in large quantities at prices lower than the normal value, causing substantial damage to local industries in countries such as Germany, France, and Italy. The affected industries involve over 1,100 jobs. Data shows that the EU imports approximately 160 million euros worth of adipic acid annually, of which 130 million euros comes from China, accounting for as high as 80%. China is the main supplier of this product to the EU. 

Adipic acid is the core raw material for products such as nylon 66, polyurethane, coatings, and plasticizers. It is widely used in key industrial sectors including textiles, automobiles, furniture, and construction, and serves as the fundamental hub of the chemical industry chain. 

Currently, China's production capacity of adipic acid accounts for approximately 65% of the global total, firmly ranking as the world's largest producer. The industry has significant advantages in terms of scale, cost control, and supply stability. However, the EU's domestic production capacity is limited and it has long relied on imports. This anti-dumping tax is essentially a policy choice driven by trade protection and industrial security concerns. It will also increase the raw material costs for the downstream manufacturing industries in the EU. 

For Chinese enterprises, the high tariffs have significantly weakened their price competitiveness. Orders and profits from the EU market are under pressure, and the industry will experience a clear division. Enterprises that actively respond to the lawsuits will have an advantage, while those that do not will face higher market barriers. For the EU, its domestic industries will receive short-term protection, but the raw material costs for downstream industries such as automobiles, textiles, and building materials will rise, which will drag down the overall manufacturing competitiveness. Importers will be forced to source from other regions, and the global trade flow of adipic acid will be re-adjusted. 

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