Romania led Southeast Europe in day-ahead power prices as net imports fell
Romania had the highest average day-ahead power price among the seven major Southeast European markets monitored by the Institute of
Montenegro’s Day-Ahead Power Price Reaches EUR 299.13/MWh Amid Regional Premiums
Montenegro’s day-ahead power price reached EUR 299.13/MWh on November 4, placing the country among the higher-priced electricity markets in the
Serbia’s electricity demand rises 8.4% as renewable output falls and imports increase
Serbia’s electricity consumption rose by 8.38% to 699.41 GWh in the week ended November 1, one of the strongest increases
Southeast European wholesale electricity prices rise 9.97% in week to November 1
Wholesale power prices across the region rose in all Southeast European markets in the week to November 1, as stronger
Serbia faces more than 140 million euros in CBAM exposure, including power
Serbia’s estimated 2026 exposure to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is 140.2 million euros, with iron and steel accounting for the largest share. Electricity adds 21.8 million euros and requires a separate compliance approach from metals.
Serbian steel faces CBAM and safeguard pressure as EU imports hit 567 million euros
EU importer-mirror data put 2025 purchases of Serbian iron and steel under HS72 at 567 million euros, while a separate EU steel-safeguards regulation cited 760,234 tonnes in its examined categories. Serbia’s Ministry of Finance projects 89.1 million euros of iron-and-steel CBAM exposure in 2026 under its baseline assumptions.
Serbia exporters face more than 140 million euros in 2026 CBAM exposure
Serbia’s Finance Ministry estimates CBAM-related economic exposure at approximately 140.2 million euros in 2026, rising to 161.4 million euros in 2029. Suppliers will need to provide EU buyers with timely, verifiable emissions data to support declarations and contract negotiations.
EU imports more than €1 billion of Serbian metal, end users unclear
European customs data recorded about €567 million of Serbian iron and steel imports and about €448 million of aluminium imports into the European Union in 2025. The figures show substantial trade but generally do not identify the final factories using the metal or which companies ultimately bear Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism costs.
Serbia faces more than 140 million euros in CBAM exposure, including power
Serbia’s estimated 2026 exposure to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is 140.2 million euros, with iron and steel accounting for the largest share. Electricity adds 21.8 million euros and requires a separate compliance approach from metals.
Serbian steel faces CBAM and safeguard pressure as EU imports hit 567 million euros
EU importer-mirror data put 2025 purchases of Serbian iron and steel under HS72 at 567 million euros, while a separate EU steel-safeguards regulation cited 760,234 tonnes in its examined categories. Serbia’s Ministry of Finance projects 89.1 million euros of iron-and-steel CBAM exposure in 2026 under its baseline assumptions.
Serbia exporters face more than 140 million euros in 2026 CBAM exposure
Serbia’s Finance Ministry estimates CBAM-related economic exposure at approximately 140.2 million euros in 2026, rising to 161.4 million euros in 2029. Suppliers will need to provide EU buyers with timely, verifiable emissions data to support declarations and contract negotiations.
EU imports more than €1 billion of Serbian metal, end users unclear
European customs data recorded about €567 million of Serbian iron and steel imports and about €448 million of aluminium imports into the European Union in 2025. The figures show substantial trade but generally do not identify the final factories using the metal or which companies ultimately bear Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism costs.