Canadian tribunal says wheat gluten dumping is likely hurting industry
For 2024-25, Statistics Canada estimated that total production of durum wheat in Canada to be 5.9 million tonnes, with total supply projected to be 6.3 million tonnes.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has determined that wheat gluten imported from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom is likely causing harm to the Canadian industry. This conclusion stems from an investigation initiated on June 19, with an expected preliminary determination by September 17. The term "dumping" refers to the practice of selling goods in Canada at prices lower than those in the exporting country, or at unprofitable prices.
Such dumping can impact market share, sales volume, and profitability. According to Statistics Canada, Canada produced 5.9 million tonnes of durum wheat in 2024-25, with a projected supply of 6.3 million tonnes. Domestic consumption accounted for 13% of this supply. In the first quarter of 2026, the U.K. and Italy conducted a combined £53.7 billion in trade, representing 2.8% of total U.K. trade.
The CITT has also launched a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Genpak, a Mississauga, Ontario-based company, alleging injury due to the dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China. The inquiry is set to conclude on November 16.
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