{"id":2356,"date":"2025-05-16T16:54:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/?p=2356"},"modified":"2025-06-03T22:30:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T22:30:25","slug":"exportar-a-europa-en-2026-como-el-cbam-cambiara-las-reglas-del-juego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/exportar-a-europa-en-2026-como-el-cbam-cambiara-las-reglas-del-juego\/","title":{"rendered":"Exporting to Europe in 2026: How CBAM Will Change the Rules of the Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a business world increasingly focused on sustainability, the European Union is preparing to implement in 2026 the <strong>CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)<\/strong>, known in Spanish as <strong>Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism<\/strong>This new regulation will function as a \u201ccarbon tariff\u201d that <strong>taxes imports according to their carbon footprint<\/strong>, in order to level the playing field between local and external producers. Below, we explain <strong>what is<\/strong> exactly the CBAM 2026, <strong>who<\/strong> must comply with it, <strong>when<\/strong> comes into force, <strong>where<\/strong> apply and <strong>because<\/strong> is relevant for exporting companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-70b5cf6\" data-block-id=\"70b5cf6\"><style>.stk-70b5cf6 .stk-img-wrapper{width:600px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2217\" src=\"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"815\" alt=\"Rotterdam Netherland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland.webp 2000w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland-300x122.webp 300w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland-1024x417.webp 1024w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland-768x313.webp 768w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland-1536x626.webp 1536w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Rotterdam-Netherland-18x7.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is CBAM 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>CBAM 2026<\/strong> It is a European Union climate initiative designed to put a fair price on the carbon emitted in the production of certain imported goods. In other words, it&#039;s a carbon border adjustment mechanism that ensures that products entering the European market <strong>reflect an equivalent carbon cost<\/strong> which is borne by goods produced within the EU. Its main objective is <strong>prevent \u201ccarbon leakage\u201d<\/strong>, that is, preventing companies from moving their production to countries with more lax environmental regulations or from replacing cleaner local products with more polluting imports. By purchasing <strong>CBAM carbon certificates<\/strong> On the importer side, the EU will equalize the carbon price between imports and domestic production, thereby incentivizing cleaner industrial practices outside its borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should join the CBAM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CBAM 2026 mainly affects <strong>carbon-intensive companies and industries<\/strong> that export their products to the European Union market. In the initial phase, the sectors covered by this regulation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iron and steel<\/strong> \u2013 High CO\u2082 intensity steel products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aluminum<\/strong> \u2013 Light metals used in multiple industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cement<\/strong> \u2013 Construction material with a high carbon footprint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fertilizers<\/strong> \u2013 Chemical products whose process generates significant emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electricity<\/strong> \u2013 Imported energy, if it comes from fossil sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrogen<\/strong> \u2013 Produced using conventional energy-intensive methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These categories correspond to those goods whose production emits the most CO\u2082. <strong>European importers<\/strong> These products will be formally responsible for complying with the CBAM, but in practice <strong>exporters from countries outside the EU<\/strong> (including Latin America) will have to adapt by providing information on their emissions and possibly assuming carbon costs. If your company exports any of these products to the EU, you will be <strong>forced to join<\/strong> to the measurement and reporting requirements for emissions imposed by the CBAM, hand in hand with the importer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When does CBAM 2026 come into force?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The implementation of CBAM consists of two key stages. <strong>Currently (2023-2025) a transitional phase is in force<\/strong>: From October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, importers must <strong>report quarterly<\/strong> greenhouse gas emissions embedded in their imports, but <strong>without paying carbon adjustments<\/strong> during this period. This adaptation period allows for data collection and familiarization of companies with the regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>January 1, 2026<\/strong> The final phase of the CBAM will begin. From that date, the mechanism will come into full force and <strong>will have an economic effect<\/strong>: EU importers must <strong>buy CBAM certificates<\/strong> to cover carbon emissions associated with imported goods. The price of these certificates will be linked to the cost of carbon on the European market (ETS). In short, <strong>2026<\/strong> This is the year in which the carbon border adjustment becomes a financial reality for exports to Europe, so companies have limited time to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where does CBAM apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBAM applies <strong>exclusively in the customs territory of the European Union<\/strong>, covering all EU member states. This means that <strong>any import of regulated products entering the EU from a third country<\/strong> will be subject to the carbon adjustment mechanism. It doesn&#039;t matter whether the exporting company is in Argentina, Brazil, China, or any other country outside the bloc; what matters is the final destination in the <strong>European common market<\/strong>. Upon crossing the EU border, goods covered by CBAM will be required to declare their carbon content and pay the applicable certificate fees. It should be noted that the UK and other countries could implement similar mechanisms in the future, but CBAM is <strong>world pioneer<\/strong> being the <strong>first \u201cgreen tariff\u201d of its kind<\/strong> established in a large economy. Therefore, <strong>any company exporting to the EU<\/strong> in the aforementioned sectors, these regulations must be considered within their foreign trade plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-e960c0a\" data-block-id=\"e960c0a\"><style>.stk-e960c0a .stk-img-wrapper{width:500px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2360\" src=\"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exportar-a-europa.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exportar-a-europa.webp 1200w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exportar-a-europa-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exportar-a-europa-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exportar-a-europa-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exportar-a-europa-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the European Union&#039;s carbon border adjustment mechanism relevant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>carbon border adjustment<\/strong> of the EU is relevant for multiple reasons. Firstly, it arises to <strong>strengthen global climate action<\/strong>: ensures that Europe&#039;s emissions reduction efforts are not undermined by more polluting imports, aligning international trade with the goals of the Paris Agreement. In addition, <strong>protects the competitiveness of European industry<\/strong>, leveling the playing field so that local companies (which already pay for their emissions under the EU ETS) can compete on equal terms with foreign producers. Secondly, from a business perspective, the CBAM represents <strong>a significant change in the rules of international trade<\/strong>, aimed at promoting cleaner and more equitable practices. Ignoring this regulation is not an option: exports with a high carbon footprint could become more expensive and lose appeal in the European market, affecting sales and revenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the CBAM can also be seen as <strong>an opportunity<\/strong>. Exporting companies that <strong>adapt their processes towards lower carbon intensity<\/strong> \u2014for example, by investing in cleaner technologies, energy efficiency, or renewable energy\u2014will be better positioned to maintain their competitiveness. They could even gain an advantage if their products demonstrate a lower carbon footprint than their competitors. Preparing in advance is key: measuring the carbon footprint of products, optimizing supply chains, and reporting transparency on emissions will be increasingly valued practices in sustainable foreign trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, <strong>have specialized advice<\/strong> can make a difference. <a href=\"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/cbam-2026\/\"><u><strong>The solution d<\/strong><\/u><u><strong>and DelPlata Green<\/strong><\/u><\/a> helps companies understand and comply with CBAM 2026 efficiently, facilitating adaptation to regulations without losing competitiveness. With the right support, this regulatory challenge can be <strong>become an opportunity<\/strong> to innovate, improve processes, and demonstrate your company&#039;s commitment to sustainability. Ultimately, CBAM 2026 is not only a requirement for those exporting to the EU, but a catalyst for evolving toward a more sustainable business model. <strong>sustainable and prepared<\/strong> for the future of international trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/#contacto\">Contact us for specialized advice<\/a> regarding CBAM 2026.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>En un mundo empresarial cada vez m\u00e1s enfocado en la sostenibilidad, la Uni\u00f3n Europea se prepara para implementar en 2026 el CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), conocido en espa\u00f1ol como Mecanismo de Ajuste en Frontera por Carbono. Esta nueva normativa funcionar\u00e1 como un \u201carancel al carbono\u201d que grava las importaciones seg\u00fan su huella de carbono, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[78,52,15],"tags":[79,80],"class_list":["post-2356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cbam","category-medio-ambiente","category-sostenibilidad","tag-cbma-2026","tag-exportar-a-europa"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2356","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2356"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2366,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2356\/revisions\/2366"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/delplatagreen.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}