CBAM Defaults
cbam/united-kingdom

United Kingdom

CBAM default values

Official default emission values for United Kingdom across 5 sectors and 252 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 & steel197 products0.28–4.74 tCO2e/tCement3 products0.94–0.98 tCO2e/tFertilisers27 products0.32–2.05 tCO2e/tAluminium24 products1.87–2.61 tCO2e/tHydrogen1 product10.8 tCO2e/t

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