Cyprus imports substantially all its steel, cement, aluminium, and fertilisers from Turkey, Greece, Egypt, and other non-EU origins. Every one of those imports is -covered.
This guide is the local importer's playbook: which authority to register with, how declarations flow through the Cyprus Customs & Excise Department, and where the pain points sit.
Local authorities and registration
The Cyprus Customs & Excise Department is the competent authority. Importers register in the EU CBAM Registry via the national portal.
Only authorised declarants may import covered goods from 1 January 2026. Registration involves customs guarantee arrangements — start early.
Data flow and documentation
Non-EU suppliers must provide verified embedded-emissions data. Bulk cement and steel importers should build supplier data-request templates now.
Customs brokers integrate declaration data with the standard SAD; expect additional data fields on every covered import from 2026.
Interactive tool
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CBAM cost estimator
Rough annual CBAM exposure for goods imported into the EU. Based on default embedded-emission intensities.
Estimated embedded emissions
1,000
tCO₂e
Indicative annual CBAM cost
€42,500
Actual liability = (embedded emissions × certificate price) minus any verified carbon price paid in origin country, adjusted for the CBAM phase-in schedule (2.5% free in 2026 → 0% by 2034).
Cost impact and mitigation
Cement and steel from Turkey face 15–25% cost increases if defaults are used and no equivalent carbon price is credited. Verified actuals from ETS-adjacent producers (e.g. Greek plants) can materially reduce the cost.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Cypriot authority handles CBAM?
The Customs & Excise Department, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance.
Are goods from Turkey covered?
Yes. Turkey is a major CBAM-covered origin for Cyprus imports of steel, cement, and aluminium.
What about re-exports from Greece?
Goods produced in the EU are not CBAM-covered. Re-exports of non-EU goods through Greece may still be covered depending on customs treatment.
Automate CBAM declarations for Cyprus importers
Vuneli integrates with Cyprus Customs data flows, collects verified supplier emissions, and generates the CBAM declaration your broker can file directly.
