All India uPVC Profile Manufacturers Association AIUPMA Raises Alarm Over Surge in Chinese uPVC Imports, Seeks Urgent Policy Intervention
Chennai, March 24, 2026: The All India uPVC Profile Manufacturers Association has raised a serious concern over the sharp rise in imported uPVC window profiles into India, warning that the domestic manufacturing ecosystem is under significant strain due to unfairly priced imports, largely from China.
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Addressing the media, President Eniyan Shivam emphasized that the association—representing manufacturers across the country—urges both the government and the public to recognize the mounting challenges faced by the sector. He pointed out that imported profiles are being sold at prices even lower than the raw material costs incurred by Indian manufacturers, making it increasingly difficult for domestic players to compete.
Over the past three years, imports from China have shown a consistent upward trend, resulting in Indian manufacturers losing market share, now reduced to below 50%. AIUPMA warned that if this trajectory continues, the long-term sustainability of the domestic industry will be at serious risk.
A major factor contributing to this imbalance, the association noted, is the disparity in duty structures. While raw materials imported into India attract high anti-dumping duties, finished products manufactured using the same materials in China are subject to significantly lower duties when exported to India. This has created a substantial pricing advantage for Chinese imports.
Adding to the concern, AIUPMA highlighted that many imported products are of inferior quality, often deteriorating within two to three years. This has eroded customer trust and adversely impacted demand for high-quality domestically manufactured products. “If this trend continues, the vision of ‘Make in India’ could be reduced to merely ‘Sell in India’,” Shivam cautioned.
The association has put forward several key demands to address the issue, including mandatory implementation of BIS certification for all relevant products, introduction of a Minimum Import Price (MIP) to curb low-quality imports, and a comprehensive review of the existing anti-dumping duty structure to better support domestic manufacturers.
AIUPMA also revealed that Chinese imports have now captured 51% of the Indian uPVC window profile market, while domestic manufacturers’ share has dropped to 49%, marking a critical tipping point. The association further pointed out that imports are being sold not only below domestic production costs but in many cases even below raw material costs, creating a deeply uneven competitive landscape.
As a direct consequence, Indian manufacturers are currently operating with nearly 57% idle capacity, leading to underutilized plants, financial stress, and uncertainty across the value chain. The association warned that without immediate policy intervention, the long-term viability of India’s uPVC manufacturing ecosystem could be severely compromised.
AIUPMA has therefore urged the Government of India to initiate an anti-dumping duty investigation, implement safeguard measures on finished uPVC profile imports, and strengthen quality checks at ports to ensure fair competition.
The association stressed that urgent action is necessary not only to support manufacturers and MSMEs but also to protect the livelihoods of lakhs of people involved in the sector, including those engaged in extrusion, fabrication, installation, logistics, and allied industries.
Highlighting recent developments, AIUPMA noted that the issue has been raised in Parliament by K. E. Prakash, drawing national attention to the challenges confronting the industry.
The Chennai press meet is part of AIUPMA’s broader effort to create awareness among policymakers, stakeholders, and the public on the urgent need for timely and effective policy measures to safeguard domestic manufacturing and restore a level playing field.
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