CBAM Vodič 2026: Što svaki inženjer nabave mora znati
Kompletni vodič za EU mehanizam prilagodbe ugljika na granici. Vremenski plan, izračuni penala i kako EU čelik eliminira CBAM troškove.
What is CBAM?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)— EU Regulation 2023/956 — is the European Union's landmark policy to prevent "carbon leakage." In simple terms: if you import steel from a country with weak carbon pricing, you pay the EU the difference.
For procurement engineers sourcing structural steel, this translates to a direct, measurable surcharge on every tonne of non-EU steel starting from January 2026.
CBAM Implementation Timeline
How Much Does CBAM Cost?
The CBAM certificate price mirrors the EU ETS (Emissions Trading System) carbon price. As of Q2 2026, the EU ETS hovers around €75–85 per tonne of CO₂. For steel, the embedded emissions are approximately 1.8–2.2 tCO₂ per tonne of finished product.
| Origin | Embedded CO₂ | CBAM Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 2.1 tCO₂/t | €168/t | HIGH RISK |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 1.9 tCO₂/t | €152/t | MEDIUM RISK |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia (EU) | 1.4 tCO₂/t | €0/t | ZERO CBAM |
Why EU-Sourced Steel Wins
Steel manufactured within the EU is already covered by the EU ETS. This means zero additional CBAM certificates are required. For a 500-tonne hall project, this saves your client €75,000–84,000 compared to Chinese imports.
Key Takeaways
- ✓CBAM certificates will be mandatory from January 2026 for all steel imports.
- ✓The cost is directly tied to EU ETS carbon prices (~€80/tCO₂ in 2026).
- ✓EU-manufactured steel carries ZERO additional CBAM cost.
- ✓Nearshoring to Croatia eliminates both CBAM risk and long lead times.
- ✓Full EN 10204 3.1 traceability is included with every Steel-Hub.eu delivery.