EU Carbon Permits fell to 70.55 EUR on July 11, 2025, down 0.27% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has fallen 6.42%, but it is still 1.73% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for EU Carbon Permits.

As of April 2025, the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) carbon price was above ** U.S. dollars per metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (USD/tCO₂e). The EU ETS launched in 2005 as a cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and was the world's first major international carbon market. The UK was formerly part of the EU ETS, but replaced this with its own system after withdrawing from the EU. As of April 2025, the price of carbon on the UK ETS was almost ** USD/tCO₂e.

Prices for EU Carbon Permits including live quotes, historical charts and news. EU Carbon Permits was last updated by Trading Economics this July 13 of 2025.

This dataset shows prices in 68 implemented carbon pricing initiatives. In 2022, these initiatives would cover 11.83 GtCO2e, representing 23.11% of global GHG emissions.

The price of emissions allowances (EUA) traded on the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) exceed 100 euros per metric ton of CO₂ for the first time in February 2023. Although average annual EUA prices have increased significantly since the 2018 reform of the EU-ETS, they fell ** percent year-on-year in 2023 to ** euros. What is the EU-ETS? The EU-ETS became the world’s first carbon market in 2005. The scheme was introduced as a way of limiting GHG emissions from polluting installations by putting a price on carbon, thus incentivizing entities to reduce their emissions. A fixed number of emissions allowances are put on the market each year, which can be traded between companies. The number of available allowances is reduced each year. The EU-ETS is now in its fourth phase (2021 to 2030). Carbon price comparisons The EU ETS has one of the highest average annual carbon prices worldwide, with EUAs averaging ** U.S. dollars as of April 2024. In comparison, prices for UK ETS caron credits averaged 45 U.S. dollars during same period, while those under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the United States averaged just ** U.S. dollars.

The cost of UK ETS carbon permits (UKAs) was around *** GBP in February 2023, but prices have fallen considerably since then. Prices on January 16, 2025 were just ***** GBP, down ** percent from the same date the previous year. Formerly part of the EU ETS, the UK launched its own cap-and-trade system in 2021 following Brexit. Why has the UK’s carbon price fallen? Several factors have contributed to falling UK carbon prices, including mild winter weather and reduced power demand, as well as a surplus of carbon allowances on the market. While prices have recovered marginally from the record lows, they remain markedly below carbon prices on the EU ETS. The low cost of UK carbon permits has raised concerns that it could deter investment in renewable energy. Future of UK ETS The UK ETS covers emissions from domestic aviation and the industry and power sectors, amounting to some ** percent of the country’s annual GHG emissions. There are plans to expand the system over the coming years to cover CO₂ venting by the upstream oil and gas sector, domestic maritime emissions, and energy from waste and waste incineration. The UK is also looking to introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism, which would place a carbon price on certain emissions-intensive industrial goods imported to the UK.

Carbon prices across multiple emissions trading systems worldwide are expected to increase during the period of 2026 to 2030, compared to 2022 to 2026. The average EU ETS carbon price is expected to be **** euros per metric ton of CO₂ during the period 2022 to 2025, but is projected to rise to almost 100 euros per metric ton of CO₂ during the period of 2026 to 2030, according to a survey of International Emissions Trading Association members. EU ETS carbon pricing broke the ** euros per metric ton of CO₂ barrier in February 2022, and in February 2023 it surpassed 100 euros per metric ton of CO₂.

In Q1 2025, the North American carbon black market exhibited a largely stable price trend, with quotations fluctuating narrowly between USD 1980 to 2010 per MT FOB Texas during January and settling at around USD 2000/MT through February. The market was primarily shaped by an oversupply situation and a subdued demand outlook, prompting suppliers and traders to maintain steady prices while awaiting stronger buying signals. Despite this apparent stagnancy, cost-side pressures persisted throughout the quarter—driven notably by elevated natural gas and oil prices—which continued to influence the overall production cost structure.

Ethiopia Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 0.682 % in 2021. Ethiopia Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.682 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.682 % in 2021 and a record low of 0.682 % in 2021. Ethiopia Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ethiopia – Table ET.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Effective Carbon Rates: by Sector: Non OECD Member: Annual. The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries are to price carbon in line with carbon costs. EUR 60 is a midpoint estimate for carbon costs in 2020, and a low-end estimate for 2030. Pricing all emissions at least at EUR 60 in 2020 shows that a country is on a good track to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement to decarbonise by mid-century economically. EUR 30 is a historic low-end estimate for carbon costs, and EUR 120 is a midrange estimate for carbon costs in 2030.; The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs. EUR 30 per tonne CO2 is a historic low-end estimate for carbon costs in the mid-2010s. A carbon price of EUR 30 in 2025 is also consistent with decarbonisation by 2060 according to Kaufman et al. (2020).More generally, a carbon pricing score of 100% shows that a country prices all carbon emissions at the carbon cost estimate or more, and a carbon pricing score of 0% shows that a country does not price any carbon emissions.The carbon pricing score by country, by sector answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs within a given sector.For additional information, see Effective Carbon Rates 2021

This dataset forms the basis of a systematic analysis that examines different approaches and frameworks employed in forecasting future carbon credit prices.

This dataset provides the annual voluntary carbon market transaction volume, value, and price for total traded carbon credits. In addition, it provides the cumulative issuances and retirements.As source mentioned, These data on voluntary carbon market dynamics come from EM’s database of voluntarily disclosed over-the-counter (OTC) carbon credit transactions, which are shared with EM by an international network of more than 180 “EM Respondents,” including project developers, investors, and intermediaries with headquarters in over 40 countries and representing carbon credit sales from thousands of nature-based and technological carbon projects in over 100 countries.Data on project registrations, credit issuances, and retirements come from the following project registries: ACR, CAR, CDM, City Forest Credits, Global Carbon Council, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, and VCS.

In February 2025, the average activated carbon export price amounted to $5,701 per ton, with a decrease of -19.7% against the previous month.

United States Road: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 36.430 % in 2018. United States Road: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 36.430 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.430 % in 2018 and a record low of 36.430 % in 2018. United States Road: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Effective Carbon Rates: by Sector: OECD Member: Annual. The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries are to price carbon in line with carbon costs. EUR 60 is a midpoint estimate for carbon costs in 2020, and a low-end estimate for 2030. Pricing all emissions at least at EUR 60 in 2020 shows that a country is on a good track to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement to decarbonise by mid-century economically. EUR 30 is a historic low-end estimate for carbon costs, and EUR 120 is a midrange estimate for carbon costs in 2030.; The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs. EUR 120 per tonne CO2 is a central estimate for carbon costs in 2030.More generally, a carbon pricing score of 100% shows that a country prices all carbon emissions at the carbon cost estimate or more, and a carbon pricing score of 0% shows that a country does not price any carbon emissions.The carbon pricing score by country, by sector answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs within a given sector.For additional information, see Effective Carbon Rates 2021

China launched its national emissions trading system (ETS) in 2021, becoming the world's largest carbon market by emissions coverage. As of April 2025, carbon prices of China's national ETS hovered around ** USD/tCO₂e. The China national ETS builds on the seven pilot projects that have been implemented in seven cities and provinces across the country. These pilot ETS will continue to operate alongside the national ETS, covering emissions not yet included in the national system.

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Bangladesh All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 0.000 % in 2021. Bangladesh All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 % in 2021 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2021. Bangladesh All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bangladesh – Table BD.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Effective Carbon Rates: by Sector: Non OECD Member: Annual. The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries are to price carbon in line with carbon costs. EUR 60 is a midpoint estimate for carbon costs in 2020, and a low-end estimate for 2030. Pricing all emissions at least at EUR 60 in 2020 shows that a country is on a good track to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement to decarbonise by mid-century economically. EUR 30 is a historic low-end estimate for carbon costs, and EUR 120 is a midrange estimate for carbon costs in 2030.; The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs. EUR 30 per tonne CO2 is a historic low-end estimate for carbon costs in the mid-2010s. A carbon price of EUR 30 in 2025 is also consistent with decarbonisation by 2060 according to Kaufman et al. (2020).More generally, a carbon pricing score of 100% shows that a country prices all carbon emissions at the carbon cost estimate or more, and a carbon pricing score of 0% shows that a country does not price any carbon emissions.The carbon pricing score by country, by sector answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs within a given sector.For additional information, see Effective Carbon Rates 2021

The global carbon tax market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing global awareness of climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Governments worldwide are implementing carbon pricing mechanisms, including carbon taxes, to incentivize businesses and individuals to adopt cleaner technologies and practices. This market is projected to reach a significant size, estimated at $150 billion in 2025, based on current market trends and adoption rates. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the period 2025-2033 is estimated to be 8%, reflecting the expected intensification of climate policies and technological advancements in carbon capture and emission reduction. Key segments driving growth include carbon dioxide taxes in the industrial sector, followed by transportation and agriculture. The market is geographically diverse, with significant contributions from North America and Europe, though the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to show accelerated growth due to rapid industrialization and increasing government regulations. While the implementation of effective carbon tax systems faces challenges such as economic impact on certain industries and the complexity of cross-border regulations, the long-term trajectory points toward consistent growth due to increasing international cooperation on climate action and evolving technological solutions for carbon emission mitigation. The leading revenue generators in the carbon tax market are governmental tax agencies like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Canada Revenue Agency, and similar entities across the globe. These agencies play a crucial role in the implementation and enforcement of carbon tax policies, shaping market dynamics. The market's future trajectory will be significantly influenced by evolving international agreements, technological advancements in renewable energy, and the evolving geopolitical landscape, all of which have the potential to accelerate or decelerate the rate of carbon tax adoption and enforcement globally. Further research into specific regional implementations and economic impacts is needed to refine these projections and to offer a more nuanced analysis for specific market segments. However, the overarching trend remains clear: significant expansion of the carbon tax market is anticipated for the foreseeable future.

This dataset provides daily carbon price data (2018-2024) for three carbon trading systems: the Hubei Carbon Market (China), the Guangzhou Carbon Market (China), and the European Union Carbon Trading System (EUCTS), which are sourced from official exchanges and treated as closing prices. It supports comparative studies of regional carbon pricing dynamics, policy implications and cross-market risk spillovers.

Morocco All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 60 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 37.835 % in 2021. Morocco All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 60 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 37.835 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.835 % in 2021 and a record low of 37.835 % in 2021. Morocco All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 60 per Tonne of CO2 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Morocco – Table MA.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Effective Carbon Rates: by Sector: Non OECD Member: Annual. The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries are to price carbon in line with carbon costs. EUR 60 is a midpoint estimate for carbon costs in 2020, and a low-end estimate for 2030. Pricing all emissions at least at EUR 60 in 2020 shows that a country is on a good track to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement to decarbonise by mid-century economically. EUR 30 is a historic low-end estimate for carbon costs, and EUR 120 is a midrange estimate for carbon costs in 2030.; The carbon pricing score answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs. EUR 60 per tonne CO2 is a midpoint estimate for carbon costs in 2020, and a low-end estimate for 2030. Pricing all emissions, i.e. 100%, at EUR 60 or more in 2020 shows that a country is on good track to reach the goal of the Paris Agreement to decarbonise by mid-century economically.More generally, a carbon pricing score of 100% shows that a country prices all carbon emissions at the carbon cost estimate or more, and a carbon pricing score of 0% shows that a country does not price any carbon emissions. The carbon pricing score by country, by sector answers the question how close countries price carbon emissions in line with carbon costs within a given sector.For additional information, see Effective Carbon Rates 2021

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