Iron & Steel is Ukraine's dominant CBAM-covered export — with significant EU market volumes and an EU accession candidacy that may affect future CBAM treatment.
Ukraine is a major EU supplier of pig iron, flat-rolled steel, and semi-finished steel products. Metinvest and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih are among the largest Ukrainian steel exporters. Ukraine holds EU accession candidate status — future integration with the EU ETS may eventually exempt Ukrainian goods from CBAM, though this remains a long-term scenario.
Carbon pricing in Ukraine: Ukraine does not operate a domestic carbon pricing mechanism applicable to CBAM-covered goods. An ETS is in development as part of EU accession alignment.
No qualifying carbon price currently applies to Ukrainian production. Ukraine's EU accession candidacy and ETS development may eventually create an exemption from CBAM, but this requires full EU membership and ETS linkage. For 2026 and 2027 declarations, the full CBAM certificate cost applies.
Ukrainian steel (2.40 tCO₂e/t semi-finished, BF-BOF) is above the SEFA benchmark. Ukraine's EU Association Agreement means significant steel volumes are already flowing to the EU — CBAM compliance is a priority for 2027. Producers should engage accredited verifiers now given the lead time required.
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