EU ETS auctions
EU carbon price in 2013
EU carbon allowances averaged €4.38 per tonne at auction in 2013, -37% on 2012. Prices ranged from €2.65 to €6.35 across 211 auctions.
Average
€4.38
Low
€2.65
High
€6.35
Auction revenue
€3.2bn
Every EU carbon auction in 2013
Highest clearing price: €6.35 on 8 January 2013. Lowest: €2.65 on 23 April 2013.
Monthly averages, 2013
| Month | Average | Low | High | Auctions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2013 | €4.99 | €3.43 | €6.35 | 14 |
| February 2013 | €4.37 | €3.15 | €5.14 | 16 |
| March 2013 | €4.01 | €3.32 | €4.72 | 20 |
| April 2013 | €3.77 | €2.65 | €5.05 | 20 |
| May 2013 | €3.42 | €2.90 | €3.96 | 16 |
| June 2013 | €4.22 | €3.80 | €4.65 | 16 |
| July 2013 | €4.19 | €3.95 | €4.55 | 18 |
| August 2013 | €4.40 | €4.28 | €4.57 | 16 |
| September 2013 | €5.20 | €4.38 | €5.47 | 20 |
| October 2013 | €4.85 | €4.54 | €5.27 | 21 |
| November 2013 | €4.51 | €4.33 | €4.78 | 21 |
| December 2013 | €4.63 | €4.33 | €4.84 | 13 |
Source: EEX EU ETS primary market auction report 2013. Averages are volume weighted. Aviation allowance auctions are excluded.