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Mozambique

National Registry: CEPAGRI

HIGH EXPOSURE
EU Export Value
EUR 420M/year
Grid Intensity
90 gCO₂/kWh
Carbon Tax
None
CBAM Deduction
Not Eligible

CBAM Sector Exposure

SectorEU Default EFCBAM Cost/tNet Cost/t
Aluminium6.745 tCO₂/tEUR 441/tEUR 441/t
Steel & Iron1.985 tCO₂/tEUR 130/tEUR 130/t

* Based on EU default emission factors and EU ETS price EUR 65.42/tCO₂. Net cost applies SA carbon tax deduction where eligible. Actual costs depend on verified embedded emissions.

Key CBAM-Scope Exports

Aluminium (Mozal)Steel products

Carbon Pricing Status

No Carbon Pricing — Full CBAM Cost Applies

Mozambique does not have a qualifying carbon pricing mechanism. Exporters will face the full CBAM cost with no domestic deduction. The gross CBAM liability applies in full from 31 May 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Mozambique listed as high CBAM exposure despite low grid intensity?

Mozambique hosts the Mozal aluminium smelter, one of Africa's largest, which exports significant volumes to the EU. The smelter's process emissions create substantial embedded carbon.

In-Depth Guide

Read the Full CBAM Guide for Mozambique

A detailed analysis of Mozambique's CBAM exposure, sector-by-sector breakdown, emission factors, and step-by-step compliance pathway.

Register Your Business

Mozambique exporters shipping CBAM goods to the EU must register on the Digital Product Passport Registry before the 31 May 2027 deadline.

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CBAM Compliance Checklist

  • 1.Identify CBAM-scope goods in your export portfolio
  • 2.Calculate embedded emissions per tonne
  • 3.Appoint an Authorised CBAM Declarant in the EU
  • 4.Register on the EU CBAM Registry
  • 5.Submit first CBAM declaration by 31 May 2027
  • 6.Purchase CBAM certificates for 2026 emissions