Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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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.

08 JUNE 2026 AL CIRCLE

Japan faces a $480/t, amounting to a 36% hike in aluminium premiums for Q3’26 contracts

EDITED BY : STAFF EDITOR 2MINS READ

Japan faces 36% hike in aluminium premiums

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A global aluminium producer has offered Japanese buyers a USD 480 per tonne premium on primary aluminium shipments for the July-September quarter.

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The proposed premium is around 36-37 per cent higher than the USD 350- USD 353 per tonne agreed for the April-June quarter.

Japan is Asia’s largest importer of aluminium, and the quarterly premium paid by Japanese buyers over the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price serves as a benchmark for aluminium pricing across the region.

For the April-June quarter, Japanese buyers agreed to pay premiums of USD 350-353 per tonne, up 79-81 per cent from the previous quarter and the highest level in 11 years amid tightening supply conditions linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

Recent negotiations indicate that premiums could rise further in the third quarter. Market participants said major aluminium producers have already presented higher offers to Japanese buyers.

According to market reports, South32 has offered a premium of USD 480 per tonne for third-quarter shipments, while Rio Tinto has proposed USD 460 per tonne. Both offers are significantly above the second-quarter settlement level.

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The increase in premiums comes as global aluminium supply remains tight and spot availability continues to be constrained.

Higher benchmark premiums have also affected other Asian markets. In Thailand, traders have raised aluminium ingot offers, with CIF prices around USD 300-320 per tonne. However, buyers are only purchasing what they need right away, so prices are firm but trading remains slow.

South Korea has also seen more trading and higher prices, supported by rising premiums and tight supply. Market participants said low global inventories and a tight spot market have pushed up premium offers for the July-September quarter.