TRA to investigate HVO biodiesel imports from the USA

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) yesterday (March 17, 2025) initiated an anti-dumping investigation and a countervailing investigation into imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States.

The investigation was initiated following a petition from UK biodiesel producers concerned about changes in the market since the last review in 2022. Recent evidence suggests that the price gap has narrowed and that HVO may now be competing directly with UK-produced biodiesel.

The investigation will determine whether imported HVO is being sold at unfairly low prices or subsidized and causing harm to UK industry.