Carbon Credits Prices

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    December 9, 2025

    Why are Carbon Credits Prices so high?

    09-12-2025 - Over the past month, the price of Carbon Credits (EUA ICE) has experienced a slight increase, moving from €80.06 to €81.98 per ton of CO2. This indicates a steady demand and a minor upward trend in the market. The forecast predicts a further rise to €82.93 per ton of CO2, representing a 1.2% increase from the current price of €81.98 per ton. This suggests a generally stable market with minimal risk, as the price change is only €0.95 per ton of CO2.

    The forecast also points to upward price pressure on raw materials, primarily influenced by technical data, which has an impact of €2.34 per ton of CO2. Key factors contributing to this pressure include the Futures Curve and Trend Following, each contributing over €1.5 per ton of CO2. All data types consistently predict this trend.

    Additionally, a recent report from CORE Markets highlights a bullish trend in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) as of October 2025. The report notes a steady increase in prices for top-rated carbon credit projects, with the index for the 500 most-retired projects rising to $4.87 per ton, a 3% increase over the month. This growth is attributed to a market shift towards higher-integrity credits and the expansion of approved methodologies by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM). These developments suggest a strengthening demand and value for quality carbon credits, aligning with the forecasted price increase in the ICE Carbon Credits market.

    What is the current / spot price of Carbon Credits?

    Carbon Credits Price Today
    December 9, 2025
    Current Price
    81.98

    What is the forecast for the price of Carbon Credits?

    Carbon Credits Price Forecast
    December 9, 2025
    1 Month Forecast
    82.93
    1 Year Forecast
    70.11

    What are the short-term drivers of Carbon Credits prices?

    Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - The shape of the futures curve (adjusted for the risk free rate and price volatility) Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Short term price trends - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year

    What are the long-term drivers of Carbon Credits prices?

    Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Short term price trends - China 300 Index - US Treasury Yield Spread Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - The shape of the futures curve

    Will the price of Carbon Credits go up?

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