Research and Analysis of Development Situation of International Photovoltaic Industry

As we all know, last year was the most turbulent year for the global photovoltaic industry. The domestic photovoltaic industry in all countries is not so booming. As a result, the trade war that has been triggered has also intensified. Among them, the most eye-catching is the series of measures taken by the European Union for the production of China's photovoltaic products, including double-inverted products.

On February 18th and 20th, the European Commission held two hearings on anti-dumping cases against photovoltaic products in China. At the hearing, in addition to the EUProSun (European Photovoltaic Manufacturers Union) led by the German SolarWorld, the prosecution included Chinese photovoltaic companies such as Yingli Green Energy, Trina Solar, and Atlas Sunshine, and European colleagues supporting China. There are attendees.

"The two hearings mainly examined the legality of the anti-dumping case. At the same time, EUProSun requested the registration of Chinese PV products imported into the European Union before the end of February, thereby paving the way for retroactive addition of tariffs in the future." The above-mentioned legal person said that EUProSun It is believed that the EU anti-dumping will eventually take place, and China's PV products will increase its export to Europe by June of the preliminary cut.

At the same time, EU diplomatic sources said on the 20th that all member states have approved the European Commission’s plan to register China's photovoltaic products and prepare for the taxation of 21 billion euros in the import market. In response, some EU political leaders warned that the tension between the EU and China may trigger a trade war.

The source pointed out that representatives of EU member states held a routine meeting on the 20th and passed a plan to register Chinese PV products. According to this plan, if it is found that Chinese and Chinese companies sell PV products in the EU at prices far below cost, the EU will impose punitive tariffs on these products. However, this source did not explain when the EU started implementing registration measures.

According to the data, China's exports of photovoltaic products to Europe reached US$20.4 billion in 2011, and its direct employment population exceeded 300,000. If the EU’s “double reverse” case against China’s PV is passed, it will become the largest trade dispute between China and the EU.

As for many EU trade measures, China’s Ministry of Commerce has not blindly defended. On November 1 last year, the Ministry of Commerce issued the announcement No. 70 and No. 71 of 2012, deciding that the solar grade polysilicon originating in the European Union will be carried out immediately. Anti-dumping and countervailing investigations.

The survey involved the product's English name Solar-Grade Polysilicon, which was assigned to the “Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China”. The electronic grade polysilicon used in the production of integrated circuits, discrete devices and other semiconductor products under the tariff rule is not included in the scope of this survey. within.

In accordance with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Anti-dumping and the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Anti-subsidy, the Ministry of Commerce will, from that day onwards, dump and subsidy the above-mentioned imported products originating in the European Union and damages to the same kind of products in China. Conduct investigations and make fair decisions according to law.

The latest statement, the Ministry of Commerce will continue to support China's photovoltaic development. On March 25, Chong Quan, deputy deputy representative and deputy minister of international trade negotiations of the Ministry of Commerce, became even more assertive. He said that the photovoltaic industry involves China's major interests. If the European side insists on setting limits on the product and will seriously damage the interests of Chinese companies, the Chinese government will not stand idly by. "We have no choice but to take all measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises."