CBAM for Exporters
Your EU customer buys the certificates — then asks you to share the cost. Know your number before the negotiation starts.
Example value — check this week’s official EU ETS auction average
Share of emissions you buy certificates for, as EU ETS free allowances phase out.
| Goods | Category | Tonnes | tCO2e / t | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intensities are editable examples — replace with your verified values or official defaults.
Estimation tool for planning and education only — not legal, tax or compliance advice. Official default values, certificate prices and methodology are published by the European Commission; always verify against the official sources before filing or pricing contracts. See data sources & methodology
About cbam for exporters
If you export covered goods into the EU, your importer of record handles the certificate purchases and declarations. But the cost flows upstream: customers ask for verified emission data, quote CBAM surcharges, or switch to lower-intensity suppliers.
Running your own estimate changes the conversation. You can compare the certificate exposure of different product lines, quantify what a verified lower intensity is worth in the negotiation, and spot which customers’ volumes put you over reporting thresholds.
This tool runs in your browser with zero uploads — paste your packing list, adjust assumptions, and take the printable range into your next pricing call.
Frequently asked questions
Do non-EU exporters file anything with the EU?
The importer of record files. Exporters increasingly must provide embedded-emissions data to those importers — which starts with knowing your own numbers.
Can I use this in a customer negotiation?
Yes, as a planning estimate with assumptions stated. The printable report shows the formula and inputs; for binding figures use verified data and official prices.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The calculator is a static page — parsing, math and the report all happen in your browser. There is no server-side form handler at all.
How accurate is the estimate?
The arithmetic is exact; the inputs carry the uncertainty. Certificate prices move weekly, intensities vary by installation, and rules evolve — hence the range and the disclaimers.
Is this legal or compliance advice?
No. It is an estimation and education tool. Official rules, default values and prices are published by the European Commission; verify before filing or contracting.