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India Opens Anti-Dumping Probe Into Nylon-6 Chip Imports From China and Russia, Aims To Protect Textile Raw Material Makers

• By  Debanjan Chakraborty
• January 14, 2026

India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of nylon-6 chips and granules originating in China and Russia, signalling a significant trade defence move to protect domestic manufacturers of synthetic textile raw materials. The probe was launched by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the investigative arm of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, following a formal complaint from Surat-based Gujarat Polyfilms Pvt. Ltd., a leading producer of nylon-6 chips used extensively in synthetic yarn and fabric production.

Gujarat Polyfilms alleged that imports of nylon-6 chips and granules with a relative viscosity below 3 have surged in recent years, both in absolute volumes and as a proportion of domestic consumption. This surge has suppressed domestic prices, squeezed margins and eroded profitability for local manufacturers in an industry where cost competitiveness is key. DGTR’s preliminary assessment found prima facie evidence that imports from China and Russia are being dumped in the Indian market at prices below their normal value, and that there may be a causal link to material injury suffered by domestic producers.

Nylon-6 chips are a critical intermediate for producing synthetic fibres, especially for the textile sector’s polyester and industrial yarns. India’s imports of nylon-6 have risen sharply in recent years, increasing from approximately 277,370 tonnes valued at US$613.8 million in fiscal 2023-24 to 335,242 tonnes worth US$730.6 million in 2024-25, according to Commerce Ministry data. China’s share of total imports climbed above 54% in FY25, underscoring its dominant role in feedstock supply.

Should the DGTR conclude that dumped imports have caused material injury, it will recommend anti-dumping duties to offset the price advantage of foreign supplies. The final decision on duty imposition rests with the Ministry of Finance, typically taken within three months of the DGTR’s recommendation. Trade experts caution that duties, while protecting domestic producers, could raise input costs for downstream textile manufacturers who rely on competitively priced nylon-6. Balanced policy responses will therefore be critical in maintaining supply chain stability and India’s export competitiveness under World Trade Organization rules.

Nylon-6 chips are a critical intermediate for producing synthetic fibres, especially for the textile sector’s polyester and industrial yarns. India’s imports of nylon-6 have risen sharply in recent years, increasing from approximately 277,370 tonnes valued at US$613.8 million in fiscal 2023-24 to 335,242 tonnes worth US$730.6 million in 2024-25, according to Commerce Ministry data. China’s share of total imports climbed above 54% in FY25, underscoring its dominant role in feedstock supply.