CBAM Sector Exposure
| Sector | EU Default EF | CBAM Cost/t | Net Cost/t |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 6.745 tCO₂/t | EUR 441/t | EUR 441/t |
| Steel & Iron | 1.985 tCO₂/t | EUR 130/t | EUR 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
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.
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.
Related CBAM Guides
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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Calculate Your CBAM Liability
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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