{"id":9647,"date":"2025-06-27T12:32:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ksestocks.com\/blog\/?p=9647"},"modified":"2025-06-27T12:32:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:32:23","slug":"isl-fights-back-against-steel-dumping-plans-big-for-growth-and-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksestocks.com\/blog\/isl-fights-back-against-steel-dumping-plans-big-for-growth-and-exports\/","title":{"rendered":"ISL fights back against steel dumping, plans big for growth and exports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At a recent Pakistan Mid Cap Conference 2025, International Steels Ltd (ISL<\/a>) <\/strong>shared its plan to overcome tough market conditions and move toward growth, both at home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down in simple terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem: cheap imports hurting local industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan\u2019s flat steel market<\/strong> (used in everything from cars to appliances) is about 1 million tons<\/strong> in size. But here\u2019s the catch: imports take up 40%<\/strong> of this market!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s bad news for local producers like ISL. Their sales fell to just 264,000 tons in FY24<\/strong>, down from over 400,000 tons a few years ago. Why? <\/strong>Because of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Cheap imports from FATA\/PATA regions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dumping of Galvalume steel<\/strong> (a coated steel product, mainly from other countries)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Even though the overall market grew 18%<\/strong> this year, listed companies like ISL didn\u2019t benefit, unfair competition kept them from gaining market share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ISL\u2019s response: fighting for fair play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    ISL isn\u2019t staying silent. They\u2019re pushing back through legal and trade action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Anti-dumping case filed<\/strong> against Galvalume imports (220,000 tons are dumped into Pakistan yearly)\n
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      • ISL believes they can regain 150,000 tons<\/strong> of lost sales once duties are imposed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Filed an anti-circumvention case<\/strong> on cold-rolled coils (CRC)\n
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        • Decision expected in about 9 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          If successful, these actions will reduce the price gap<\/strong> between formal (tax-paying) and informal (tax-evading) steel players, making competition fairer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Going global: big export plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          ISL is not just focused on Pakistan. The company is aggressively targeting exports<\/strong> to new markets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Europe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Malaysia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • United States<\/strong>, despite some U.S. tariffs, ISL still sees it as a key market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            They\u2019re betting on quality, certifications, and international standards to stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Going green: solar power boost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            In a smart sustainability move, ISL is adding 6.4 megawatts of solar energy<\/strong> to its operations. This will help meet 11% of their power needs in FY26<\/strong>, cutting costs and reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            New product: electrical steel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            ISL is also planning to launch a new product: Electrical Steel<\/strong>, which is used in things like transformers and electric motors, a growing global market, especially with the rise of electric vehicles and clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            ISL is facing tough times, but it\u2019s not backing down. With bold legal steps, a push into global markets, green energy, and new products, the company is setting itself up for a stronger and more competitive future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            If trade policies work in their favor, expect a turnaround<\/strong> in volumes and profitability. And if exports gain momentum, ISL could become one of Pakistan\u2019s top industrial players on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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