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China’s steel industry is stepping up its response to the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), as the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) held a high-level symposium to assess its likely impact on exports. More than 140 participants attended, including major producers such as Baowu, Ansteel, HBIS, CITIC Pacific Special Steel, Nanjing Iron and Steel, Shagang Group, and Delong Steel Group.
With steel included in the first phase of CBAM, Chinese exporters are expected to face higher export costs and stricter carbon-footprint disclosure requirements. CISA noted that the EU remains an important market, making the financial and operational implications significant for steelmakers.
The discussions also highlighted the possibility of CBAM expanding to around 180 downstream steel- and aluminium-intensive products by 2028, including machinery, auto components, and home appliances. That could widen the pressure on China’s indirect steel exports, especially in value-added segments. Industry participants also raised concerns over default emission values, verification demands, data security, and limited regulatory clarity.CISA said it will compile industry feedback and submit policy recommendations, while China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment confirmed ongoing technical talks with EU counterparts on emissions data recognition and carbon reporting systems.
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