As of April 2024, the European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) carbon price was above 60 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 2024, the price of carbon on the UK ETS was 45 USD/tCO₂e.

EU Carbon Permits rose to 73.50 EUR on June 6, 2025, up 1.04% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has risen 3.43%, and is up 2.91% compared to the same time last year, 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.

The global direct carbon price averaged **** U.S. dollars per metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (USD/tCO₂e) in 2023. Around one quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions were covered by carbon pricing mechanisms as of April 2024, compared with ** percent in 2020.

United States Road: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 37.016 % in 2018. United States Road: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 37.016 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2018, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.016 % in 2018 and a record low of 37.016 % in 2018. United States Road: Carbon Pricing Score: Including 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

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 61 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 18 U.S. dollars.

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 84.4 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 90 euros per metric ton of CO₂ barrier in February 2022, and in February 2023 it surpassed 100 euros per metric ton of CO₂.

Uganda Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 65.288 % in 2021. Uganda Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.288 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.288 % in 2021 and a record low of 65.288 % in 2021. Uganda Industry: 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 Uganda – Table UG.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 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

In June 2022, the activated carbon price per ton amounted to $2,712 per ton, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous month.

In August 2022, the activated carbon price per ton stood at $4.8K, which is down by -3.8% against the previous month.

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.

Cyprus Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 27.007 % in 2021. Cyprus Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 120 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 27.007 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.007 % in 2021 and a record low of 27.007 % in 2021. Cyprus Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including 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 Cyprus – Table CY.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 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

The price of carbon under the California Cap-and-Trade program (California CaT) was 38.6 U.S. dollars per metric ton (USD/tCO₂e) on April 1, 2024. By comparison, carbon permits on April 1, 2021 were less than 20 USD/tCO₂e. The California CaT covers the transportation, buildings, industry, and power sectors, and is a key element of California's greenhouse gas emissions reductions strategy.

In April 2023, the carbon dioxide price rose to $2,108 per ton (CIF, Japan), increasing by 35% compared to the previous month.

Ghana Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 60 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 15.067 % in 2021. Ghana Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 60 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 15.067 % from Dec 2021 (Median) to 2021, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.067 % in 2021 and a record low of 15.067 % in 2021. Ghana Industry: Carbon Pricing Score: Including 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 Ghana – Table GH.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

In April 2023, the price of Activated Carbon was $2,275 per ton (CIF, Italy), remaining stable compared to the previous month.

Greece All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data was reported at 67.605 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.196 % for 2015. Greece All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding Emissions from the Combustion of Biomass: EUR 30 per Tonne of CO2 data is updated yearly, averaging 58.196 % from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2018, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.605 % in 2018 and a record low of 55.033 % in 2012. Greece All Sectors: Carbon Pricing Score: Excluding 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 Greece – Table GR.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 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 average selling price of a metric ton of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) varies greatly by method. In 2023, the average price for CDR by Direct Ocean Removal (DOC) was roughly 1,402 U.S. dollars per metric ton, a 42 percent increase from the previous year. In comparison, the average price for Direct Air Capture (DAC) fell by almost 43 percent in 2023, to 715 U.S. dollars per metric ton of carbon removal.

In April 2023, the activated carbon price stood at $1,251 per ton (CIF, Qatar), picking up by 102% against the previous month.

In June 2022, the carbon dioxide price per tonstood at $373 per ton, picking up by 39% against the previous month.

In March 2023, the activated carbon price amounted to $6,401 per ton (FOB, US), increasing by 6.7% against the previous month.