The Union consumption followed a U-pattern — it fell significantly between 2011 and 2012 (by more than 13 %), decreased further in 2013, and increased in the investigation period.
Pour cette raison, la Commission a exclu les tuyaux de SG PAM munis du Joint Universal ainsi que la gamme Blutop de SG PAM des calculs de la sous-cotation et de la marge de préjudice.