China to impose anti-dumping duties on Canadian pea starch following investigation

China will impose provisional anti-dumping duties on pea starch imports from Canada after an investigation found that the product was being dumped on the Chinese market and caused material injury to the domestic industry, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.

Effective Wednesday, all importers of Canadian pea starch will be required to submit security deposits at a rate of 73.5 percent of the customs-determined value of the goods, based on the ministry's preliminary determination.

The investigation was initiated on Aug 12, 2025, following a complaint from six domestic producers representing the pea starch industry.

According to customs data, pea starch imports stood at 4,769 metric tons in 2023. By 2024, that figure had surged to 19,844 metric tons, a year-on-year increase of 316.1 percent.