New Zealand to investigate alleged dumping of Chinese peaches

New Zealand to investigate alleged dumping of Chinese peaches

New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of preserved peaches from China. The investigation aims to determine if the Chinese exporters are selling their products at prices below the cost of production, a practice known as dumping. This move comes in response to a recent application for an investigation into the dumping of preserved peaches from China, published on July 16, 2025 [1].

The investigation is part of New Zealand's ongoing efforts to protect its domestic industries from unfair trade practices. If the investigation concludes that dumping has occurred, the government may impose anti-dumping duties on the affected products. This would help to level the playing field for local producers and protect New Zealand's economy from the negative impacts of dumping.

The initiative is guided by MBIE's strategic performance areas and sample key performance indicators, as outlined in a memorandum of understanding published on July 16, 2025 [2]. The memorandum provides a framework for developing key performance indicators for research projects and programs funded through the Catalyst Fund – Strategic.

The investigation is expected to have significant implications for the New Zealand market, particularly for the preserved peach industry. The findings could impact the prices of preserved peaches in the country and the competitive landscape between local and foreign producers.

For more details on the investigation and its potential implications, interested parties can refer to the initiation report and other relevant documents published by MBIE [1].

References:
[1] https://www.mbie.govt.nz/document-library
[2] https://www.mbie.govt.nz/document-library