CBAM and Aluminium
How Euralco supports you with the new regulations
The European Union is firmly committed to sustainability and CO₂ reduction. One of the most drastic measures in this is the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This regulation has a direct impact on the import of aluminium within the EU and therefore also affects many of our customers.
At Euralco Europe B.V., we follow these developments closely. Thanks to our expertise and close cooperation with producers worldwide, we are able to completely unburden our customers in compliance with CBAM.
What is CBAM?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an instrument of the European Union that aims to prevent companies outside the EU from producing more cheaply due to less strict climate rules. The mechanism imposes a CO₂ tax on imported products from sectors that consume a lot of energy and emit CO₂ – including aluminium.
The core of CBAM:
-
Fair competition – a level playing field for EU and non-EU producers.
-
CO₂ transparency – importers must report the exact CO₂ footprint of their materials.
-
Carbon tax – CBAM certificates must be purchased when imported into the EU, based on emissions during production.
From 1 October 2023 , the transition phase will come into effect: companies must report, but do not yet pay a levy. Starting 1 January 2026 , the scheme will be fully implemented and the levies will actually be charged.
The impact on aluminium
Aluminium production is energy-intensive. Products from regions where fossil energy (such as coal and gas) is dominant have a high CO₂ footprint and will therefore receive a higher CBAM levy. Producers who work with renewable energy sources, such as hydropower or solar energy, have a significantly lower footprint and therefore lower levies.
This means that the origin of the aluminium will determine the final costs and reporting.
CBAM – Euralco takes care of it for you
With the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the European Union is introducing one of the most far-reaching climate measures for the import of aluminium. This regulation has a direct impact on all companies that source aluminium from non-EU countries. Where this is an administrative and financial challenge for many parties, with Euralco Europe B.V. you opt for complete unburdening.
As an importer, we take full responsibility for all CBAM obligations, reports and import obligations . This allows you to focus on your core activities, while we ensure that your materials arrive at you compliantly, on time and without any worries.
How Euralco takes care of everything for you
At Euralco Europe B.V., we understand that CBAM can become a complex and time-consuming process for many companies. That is why, as an importer, we take care of all obligations and responsibilities :
-
Full CBAM reporting by Euralco
We provide the required quarterly reports to the European Commission. So you don't have to worry about extra administration – we take care of it completely for you. -
Handling of CO₂ taxes
From 2026, as an importer, we will pay the CBAM levy for our customers ourselves. If there are imported semi-finished products from outside the EU, you will always find a transparent representation of the CO₂ component in our quotations on the basis of current certificate rates. In this way we try to prevent you from being faced with surprises. For any fluctuations in the CO2 certificate rates, we reserve the right to compensate as soon as the rates are known (from February 2027). -
Guaranteed compliance
Thanks to our close cooperation with producers worldwide, we have all the necessary data such as origin, energy sources used and emission profiles. We carefully test these and ensure that all materials meet the CBAM guidelines.
Contact us today and find out how Euralco can be of service to you with regard to CBAM related issues.
Euralco Europe B.V. is a member of the Dutch Aluminium Association (DAA), a trade group of and for members, and of the Koninklijke Metaalunie , the trade association for the Dutch SME manufacturing industry.
