Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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Payable emissions (tCO₂e/t)

Total CBAM Cost (€)

Notes:
There may be a difference when calculating the price with respect to import volume, carbon price, and benchmark emissions, as the embedded formula may result in minor variations due to decimal rounding. Therefore, the actual value may vary.

CBAM is applicable to trade volumes starting from 50 metric tonnes. For trade volumes below 50 metric tonnes, CBAM does not apply.

Usage Procedure – How to use the CBAM Calculator Sheet

Enter or update values only in the INPUT
PARAMETERS section (Highlighted in blue) , including
the carbon price, benchmark emissions, CBAM
chargeable percentage (as per the phase-in year),
and imported quantity.

The system will automatically calculate the payable
emissions and the total CBAM cost (€) based on the
inputs provided.

Notes:
• Change any input value to automatically update CBAM cost.
• Formula used: Carbon price × payable emissions × quantity.
• Model aligned with CBAM supplier-side illustrative methodology.

27 MARCH 2026 AL CIRCLE

European aluminium premium reaches a record $472/t in March - is it a build-up from last year or the Hormuz crisis?

EDITED BY : ARANYA MONDAL 6MINS READ

European aluminium premium reaches a record $472/t in March

The European aluminium premium, the extra cost buyers pay above London Metal Exchange prices to obtain physical metal, has risen in early 2026, indicating higher costs and tighter supply in the region. It was at USD 335 per tonne on January 2, 2026 and stayed within USD 340 per tonne to USD 360.63 per tonne through February.

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The change became evident in March. Premiums moved up to USD 369.5 per tonne on March 2, rose to USD 427.5 per tonne by March 4, and continued increasing to USD 472.22 per tonne on March 25.

Over this period, average aluminium costs in Europe rose by roughly 17–18 per cent compared to late 2025.

The timing lines up with rising tensions in the Middle East. The Persian Gulf, producing about 6.8 million tonnes of primary aluminium each year, is a key supplier to Europe and accounts for around 14 per cent of EU imports. As uncertainty around supply and energy markets increased, aluminium prices also moved up by about 7 per cent.

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Last updated on : 31 MARCH 2026

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