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The article analyzes the impact of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Malaysia, focusing on the compliance challenges and costs for Malaysian exporters. It highlights that up to 75% of Malaysia's exports to the EU could be affected, requiring enhanced emissions reporting and potentially leading to increased costs and market share risks.
- Institution
- UOB Research
- Published
- 05/24/2020
- Research topic
- Not explicitly stated
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- CBAM levels the playing field by pricing carbon emissions on imports, but it creates compliance burdens for exporters in countries like Malaysia.
- Malaysian exporters face potential loss of business if they cannot provide accurate emissions data required by EU importers.
- The transition phase (2023-2026) allows time for companies to adapt, but from 2026 full compliance is mandatory.
- Increased transparency in supply chains could drive innovation and reduce emissions, but also incurs additional costs.
Key numbers
- Exports impacted
- 75% of Malaysia's exports to EU
- Share of total exports
- 8% of Malaysia's total exports (2021-2023)
- CBAM timeline
- Transitional phase 2023-2026, definitive from 2026
Main risks
- Loss of market share in the EU if exporters fail to comply with CBAM reporting requirements.
- Potential higher costs for raw materials if EU importers pass through CBAM costs.
- Complexities in measuring and reporting embedded emissions, especially for scope 2 (indirect) emissions.
- Uncertainty due to ongoing review of product scope, which could expand by 2030.
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