
A leaked Brussels document gave projected default CBAM charges for 2026. Urea has the lowest carbon cost as a share of its price, while nitrates and some ammonium sulphate origins face much higher charges.
The estimated default cost for Egyptian urea, the EU's top supplier, is about €43/t.
The leak suggests EU nitrogen imports will shift toward urea and away from nitrates and ammonium sulphate, supporting urea demand and prices relative to other nitrogen products.
After 129 past bullish policy events, Urea moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.3%), and +1.4% over 20.
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