CBAM Defaults
cbam/south-africa

South Africa

CBAM default values

Official default emission values for South Africa across 4 sectors and 250 products. Pick a sector to see its full table and calculate exposure. New to this? See CBAM default values explained.

SourceImplementing Reg (EU) 2025/2621 (as amended)·adopted 31 Jul 2026·last reviewed 10 Aug 2026·informational, not legal advice2028 figures follow the schedule in force. A Commission proposal of 17 Jul 2026 (COM(2026) 616, not adopted) would change free allocation from 2028 onwards.View official EU file
Iron & steel198 products0.76–5.34 tCO2e/tFertilisers27 products0.59–3.64 tCO2e/tAluminium24 products1.99–2.67 tCO2e/tHydrogen1 product25.9 tCO2e/t

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The EU republishes default values as the regulation is revised, and the figures on this page change with them. One email when South Africa moves — nothing else.