India has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty (ADD) on low ash metallurgical coke imports from Australia, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan and Russia for five years, replacing the provisional duties introduced earlier. The revised duty ranges from $42.95/ton for Japan to $128.83/ton for China, while Indonesia, India’s largest supplier, will face a relatively lower duty of $67.50/t. 

The move strengthens protection for domestic coke producers by providing long-term policy certainty. However, the final duty rates are lower than the provisional duties, limiting their impact on import economics. Since buyers have already adjusted procurement strategies following the provisional levy, the definitive notification is unlikely to trigger any immediate change in purchasing behaviour. 

Indian steelmakers are expected to continue relying on imported metallurgical coke, particularly from Indonesia, where competitive pricing, consistent quality and reliable supply continue to outweigh the additional duty. Domestic producers still face challenges in matching imported material on cost efficiency, coke quality and supply consistency. 

 

Outlook 

In the coming months, the anti-dumping duty is expected to slow the pace of import growth rather than reverse it. Domestic coke prices may receive moderate support, but a significant shift towards local sourcing will depend on Indian producers improving operational efficiency, expanding capacity and offering more competitive products. Overall, market sentiment remains cautiously stable, with the policy acting as a protective measure rather than a major disruption to India’s metallurgical coke trade.