{"id":4753,"date":"2026-03-23T06:58:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antinlogistics.com\/?p=4753"},"modified":"2026-03-23T07:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T07:03:44","slug":"cbam-the-carbon-filter-reshaping-export-dynamics-to-the-eu-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antinlogistics.com\/en\/cbam-the-carbon-filter-reshaping-export-dynamics-to-the-eu-market\/","title":{"rendered":"CBAM \u2013 THE \u201cCARBON FILTER\u201d RESHAPING EXPORT DYNAMICS TO THE EU MARKET"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From January 1, 2026, <\/strong>CBAM will officially enter its definitive phase, following a transitional and pilot period from 2023 to 2025. The European Union aims to gradually phase out free emission allowances.<\/p>\n

Exporters shipping goods to the European market with volumes exceeding 50 tonnes will be required to comply with CBAM regulations, including proper reporting and payment of carbon costs calculated in \u20ac\/tonne of CO\u2082 emitted.<\/p>\n

1. What is CBAM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)<\/strong> is the EU\u2019s environmental policy tool designed to regulate carbon emissions at the border. In essence, the EU imposes a carbon cost on imported goods, ensuring they are subject to similar environmental standards as those produced within the EU.<\/p>\n

The primary objective of CBAM is to prevent \u201ccarbon leakage\u201d\u2014where companies relocate production outside the EU to avoid strict environmental regulations, and then re-import goods into the EU market via third countries.<\/p>\n

The EU categorizes goods into two types for emissions calculation: Simple goods and Complex goods.<\/p>\n

For complex goods, total emissions are calculated as:
\nEmissions from input materials + Emissions generated during the production process<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Who and which industries are affected by CBAM?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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6 sectors subject to mandatory compliance with CBAM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to industry experts, Asia is among the first regions to be impacted by CBAM. The EU\u2019s top five exporting partners in Asia include: China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, and India.<\/p>\n

Vietnam currently ranks 11th among exporters to the EU. While most Vietnamese exports are not yet within the core sectors directly impacted by CBAM.<\/p>\n

Sectors with high carbon emission intensity that are required to conduct carbon emissions accounting under the CBAM mechanism\u2014and are therefore directly affected\u2014include: Cement, Fertilisers, Electricity, Iron & Steel, Hydrogen, and Aluminium.<\/p>\n

This also creates indirect impacts on heavy industries and high-tech sectors such as: Aviation, Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering & Construction, Timber, and Wood Products.<\/p>\n

3. CBAM Roadmap from the EU<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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CBAM Implementation Roadmap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to experts, the overall impact of CBAM on the broader economy is expected to be moderate. However, Vietnamese businesses should proactively adapt and align with EU regulations to remain competitive in the European market.<\/p>\n

Manufacturers in high-risk sectors such as steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, and electricity exporting to the EU are strongly advised to:<\/p>\n