- Starting January 1, 2026, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will require importers of high-emission products (like steel, cement, fertilizers, electricity) into the EU to pay for carbon certificates aligned with EU ETS prices.
- Romanian companies will face increased costs for importing these products from non-EU countries, with Turkey being the main source; in 2024, such imports totaled about €3.8 billion.
- The compensation rate for emissions will rise from 2.5% in 2026 to 100% by 2034, and the price of EU ETS certificates is expected to increase, significantly raising importers’ costs over time.
- CBAM aims to protect EU industry from non-EU competitors who do not bear similar carbon costs, ensuring a level playing field.
- Romania is among the top importers affected by CBAM, with thousands of operators already seeking authorization and large volumes of goods subject to the new rules.
Source: blog.pwc.ro
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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