CBAM go-live: no electricity imports in week one
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) went live on January 1, 2026, with the first reporting window from January 1-6 showing 1.655 million tonnes of imports, primarily iron and steel (98%). Firms importing aluminum, cement, electricity, hydrogen, and fertilizers from non-EU countries must pay a carbon price. The main importing countries included Turkey, China, and India, while Belgium and Spain were the top EU member states. Over 12,000 economic operators applied for CBAM authorization by January 7, with stable processing times reported.
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