Canada Begins Anti-Dumping Investigation into Wheat Gluten Imports
On June 19, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation to determine whether wheat gluten is being sold in Canada at unfair prices. The main countries suspected of exporting at these prices are Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom. Canadian industries could be harmed by undercutting prices, as this could undermine fair competition in the market.
The investigation followed a complaint filed by ADM Agri-Industries Co., supported by Permolex Ltd. Together, the two companies represent all wheat gluten production in Canada. The complainant alleges that there has been an increase in the volume of dumped imports, which has caused material injury in the form of reduced and suppressed prices. The complaint also mentions unfavorable impacts on inventory, sales volumes, and overall performance.
Wheat gluten is mainly used in bakeries and in the production of noodles, pasta, pizza, and vegetarian products. It is also used in the production of pet food, animal feed, and as a meat filler and binder. The Canadian wheat gluten market is valued at approximately $74 million annually.
The CBSA and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) are both investigating the case closely. The CITT has initiated a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the imports have caused material harm to Canadian producers. Its final decision will be issued by August 18, 2026. Simultaneously, the CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being sold in Canada at unfair prices. The preliminary decision is expected to be made by September 17, 2026.
The CBSA’s website will provide a statement of reasons, along with additional information about the case, within 15 days of the investigation’s launch. Canada’s trade remedy system is designed to ensure that imported goods are fairly priced compared to Canadian products. To counteract these unfair trade practices, the CBSA has the authority under SIMA to initiate investigations if a complaint is properly documented and to impose trade remedy measures when there is evidence of activity that could potentially threaten Canadian producers.
SIMA is a law that protects Canadian producers and jobs from unfair trade, helping to safeguard Canada’s economy. Currently, 186 special import measures are enforced in Canada, covering a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. In 2025, SIMA duties applied to approximately $3.3 billion worth of imports in industries employing 43,728 people in Canada.
This is not the first investigation launched by the CBSA in 2026. So far this year, the CBSA has launched a total of 12 dumping and subsidy investigations covering six different products.
