The average price of carbon certificates ranges from €60-100 per tonne of carbon, representing an additional cost for business operators. Following the introduction of CBAM, EU importers are expected to increasingly favour products with lower carbon footprints because they bear the cost of purchasing the carbon certificates. "If Thai exports cannot meet the required standards, they will lose competitiveness and potentially access to export markets," she said. Apichart JinakulFeeling the squeezeAccording to Ms Kannika, PIER's study identified five impacts from CBAM on Thai exporters. Finally, the impacts of CBAM are uneven for Thai exporters, with small firms experiencing more severe negative effects than large firms.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2026 00:59 UTC