EBB gains success in fight against unfair Indonesian biodiesel imports

The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has obtained a favourable judgement from the Court of Justice, which rejected the appeal formed by Indonesian exporters PT Pelita Agung Agrindustri and PT Permata Hijau Palm Oleo against the judgment of the General Court delivered in 2022.
The ruling from the Court of Justice upheld in its entirety the ruling of the General Court and put an end to four years of litigation.
Xavier Noyon, Secretary General of the EBB, said: “The ruling marks a new milestone for EBB in its long and continuous battle to fight against unfair imports of biodiesel and restore a level playing field in the EU.
“This ruling comes at a critical moment as the countervailing duties will soon expire unless an expiry review investigation concludes there is a need to extend them for another five-year period.”
Back in December 2022, the General Court rejected all the claims from Indonesian exporters to annul the countervailing duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia imposed on 28 November 2019. This ruling was upheld in today’s decision.
Noyon added: “For over 16 years now, the EBB has been fighting against unfair competition from third countries, to ensure the long-term viability of the EU biodiesel industry, protect jobs across the EU-27 Member States, R&D and progressive independence over fossil fuels. EBB remains committed to fight against any unfair trading practices that could jeopardise the full development of the EU biodiesel industry.”