Iron & Steel, Aluminium and Fertilisers are Russia's main CBAM sectors — EU trade volumes have declined significantly since 2022.
Russia is a major global producer of steel, primary aluminium (RUSAL), and nitrogen fertilisers (EuroChem, PhosAgro). EU import volumes of Russian CBAM-covered goods have declined substantially since 2022. Residual trade flows and the possibility of future normalisation mean CBAM obligations remain relevant for Russian producers with EU buyers.
Carbon pricing in Russia: Russia does not operate a domestic carbon pricing mechanism applicable to CBAM-covered goods at a level or structure that would qualify for Article 9.
No qualifying carbon price applies to Russian production of CBAM-covered goods. Russia has a token carbon levy that does not meet Article 9 criteria. Full CBAM certificate costs apply to any verified embedded emissions above the SEFA benchmark.
Russian aluminium (RUSAL) benefits from significant hydropower-based electricity, which reduces embedded direct emissions. The default (2.16 tCO₂e/t primary aluminium) may overstate actual emissions for hydro-powered smelters — verified actual data could reduce certificate costs materially. Note that indirect electricity emissions are excluded from CBAM scope for aluminium.
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Request Assessment →Default values sourced from IR 2025/2621 (EU Commission). Net costs are illustrative — actual liability depends on verified embedded emissions, SEFA benchmark deduction, and the applicable CBAM phase-in factor. Not legal or compliance advice.