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Kerala Tube Mills Association has protested steel pipe imports from China as it is affecting small and medium manufacturers in the State.
The large-scale Chinese imports have put the industry, with a monthly turnover of ₹90 crore, in a crisis, Siddique CBV, President of the Kerala Steel Tube Mills Association, said.
There are only five manufacturing units in the State and over 500 people are employed in them. The association alleged that steel pipes manufactured in China are not processed in the prescribed format and retailers prefer to push these products in the market due to its high profit margin.
According to the association, Chinese steel pipes are not strong enough because they have not undergone the ‘cold rolling’ process and, therefore, are prone to early loosening and rusting which will affect the quality of the buildings that are constructed using these pipes.
However, steel pipes manufactured in India undergo the procedures of hot rolling and cold rolling as per the Indian norms before reaching the market, KA Noushad, association secretary, said.
The association also plans to appeal to the Centre and the State government, demanding action against Chinese products.
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