DGTR proposes 2-year ban on soda ash imports
Recommendation made to fix country-wise quotas to protect local manufacturers
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 4:10 pm · 1 min read
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The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has proposed imposing controls on the import of soda ash. The body has recommended the imposition of quantitative restrictions on soda ash imports for the next 2 years.
According to a report by The Economic Times, this step has been taken in response to an appeal made by the Alkali Manufacturers Association of India. The association had drawn attention to the alarming increase in the import of soda ash, which is affecting local industries.
DGTR has suggested that under these protective measures, specific import quotas will be allocated for each country. These annual restrictions will be divided into quarterly parts to ensure that the volume of imports in the market remains controlled and the interests of domestic producers are protected.
The primary objective of this proposal is to stop the excessive influx of foreign goods. If this recommendation is implemented, soda ash imports will be strictly monitored for the next 2 years, and imports will be permitted only as per the prescribed quotas. This will provide a competitive advantage to local producers and reduce dependence on imports.
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