Wedoany.com Report on Mar 13th, According to the latest EU policy arrangements, the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificate reference price for imports in 2026 will be officially released on April 7, 2026. During 2026, this reference price will be set quarterly, calculated based on the volume-weighted average of the auction settlement prices in the EU Emissions Trading System for the relevant quarter. This quarterly pricing structure provides a key benchmark for assessing the compliance costs of exporting to the European market.

Subsequent quarterly prices will be announced on July 6, 2026, October 5, 2026, and January 4, 2027, respectively. Each price specifically applies to the embedded emissions of goods imported during the corresponding quarter. The quarterly update mechanism for the CBAM certificate reference price aims to reflect market changes and ensure that prices are based on actual emissions trading data.

As a high-carbon emission industry, the stainless steel sector is significantly affected by this policy. Relevant exporters need to pay attention to these timelines and adjust their export strategies and cost calculations promptly to meet EU compliance requirements. The implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will require imported products to pay a carbon price equivalent to that of EU internal products for the carbon emissions generated during their production process. This dynamic pricing approach provides a predictable policy environment for related enterprises.