Azerbaijan preparing to export aluminum products to EU market

Azerbaijan's Azeraluminium LLC is working on obtaining a carbon certificate, Report informs referring to the company.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), introduced by the EU in 2026, marks the beginning of a new phase in the global aluminum industry. Its goal is to uphold the European Union's climate commitments.

Aluminum is classified as the highest-risk commodity under the CBAM system. This is due to its significant energy consumption and significant carbon emissions during the production process: the production of one ton of this metal generates between 13 and 15 tons of CO₂ emissions.

Following the mechanism's entry into force in 2026, companies supplying aluminum to the EU market have begun the process of obtaining carbon certificates and reporting on the emissions performance of their products.

"In accordance with CBAM requirements, encouraging the use of renewable energy sources in aluminum production to reduce the carbon footprint will contribute to the competitiveness of Azerbaijani aluminum products in international markets and open up new opportunities for us. In particular, the development of renewable energy projects may provide a competitive advantage for Azeraluminium in the European market: thanks to the use of hydropower resources, the plant's CO₂ emissions are no more than 2 tons per ton of aluminum produced.

In this regard, Azeraluminium is collaborating with specialized companies and international organizations, in particular the World Bank, on certification and the study of relevant procedures," the company said in a statement.

Azeraluminium LLC was created on the basis of Azerbaijan Aluminum OJSC, which is being liquidated in accordance with the decree of President Ilham Aliyev on a number of measures to ensure the development of the mining (metal ores) and metallurgical industries in Azerbaijan, dated April 1, 2026.