Husqvarna receives EU disclosure in robotic mower anti-dumping probe
Husqvarna Group has received the European Commission's disclosure of essential facts and considerations in the ongoing anti-dumping investigation into robotic lawnmowers imported into the EU from China. The company says the document is confidential and it will not comment on its content.
- Husqvarna Group received the European Commission's disclosure of essential facts and considerations in the robotic mower anti-dumping investigation.
- The investigation concerns EU imports of robotic lawnmowers originating in China.
- The disclosure is confidential and Husqvarna will not comment on its content.
- Interested parties can submit comments to the Commission before it reaches conclusions.
- The statutory deadline for a decision on definitive measures is 19 January 2027.
A procedural step in the investigation
According to Husqvarna Group, the disclosure arrived on 21 October 2026 and concerns EU imports of robotic lawnmowers originating in the People's Republic of China. The company describes the issuance as a procedural step provided for under EU trade defence law.
The document itself is confidential. Husqvarna Group states that it will not comment on what the disclosure contains, so the announcement offers no detail on the Commission's preliminary findings or on any potential duty levels.
What happens next
Interested parties, including Husqvarna Group, now have the chance to submit comments to the Commission within a deadline the Commission has set. The Commission will consider these comments before it reaches its conclusions.
The statutory deadline for a decision on definitive measures is 19 January 2027. The press release does not say what the Commission's decision may be, and it does not specify the comment deadline.
Husqvarna's position
The company expressed trust in the way the case is being handled. Husqvarna Group says it has confidence in the Commission's process, which it describes as evidence-based and conducted in accordance with EU law and the WTO framework. It adds that it remains confident in the substance of the case it has presented and in the evidence it submitted, and that it will continue to cooperate fully with the investigation.
About the company and what it means
Husqvarna Group describes itself as a global leader in solutions for managing forests, parks and gardens, along with equipment and diamond tools for the construction industry. Its range runs from robotic mowers to chainsaws, watering systems and power cutters. It mainly operates under the Husqvarna and Gardena brands and serves consumers and professionals in over 100 countries.
The group is headquartered in Stockholm, employs approximately 11,900 people in 40 countries and reported net sales of SEK 46.6 billion in 2025. It is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
For customers and the market, the practical outcome remains open. Whether definitive measures are imposed on Chinese robotic mowers will be decided by the Commission, with the statutory deadline set for 19 January 2027. Until then, the comment phase is the next stage of the process.
