China’s carbon market cumulative trading volume nears 1 billion tons, value exceeds 60 billion yuan
On September 15, 2026, the China Carbon Market Conference in Wuhan released the National Carbon Market Development Report, showing cumulative carbon emissions trading reached 961 million tons with a total value of 65.699 billion yuan as of August. Minister Huang Runqiu announced plans to accelerate a more effective, dynamic, and internationally influential carbon market, diversifying products and participants to support climate goals.
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China's National Carbon Market Trading Volume Hits Record High in 2025, Report Shows
At the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference held in Wuhan, Hubei Province on the 15th, it was reported that as of the end of August, the national carbon emissions trading market had achieved a cumulative trading volume of 961 million tons, with a total transaction value of 65.699 billion yuan. The conference also released the 'National Carbon Market Development Report (2026),' which revealed that in 2025, the market operated for 243 trading days, recording a trading volume of 235 million tons—a 24.36% increase year-on-year—and a total transaction value of 14.63 billion yuan. This annual trading volume set a new record since the market's launch. The report indicated that the institutional framework of the national carbon emissions trading market has been largely established since its inception, with comprehensive improvements in market vitality and efficiency, marking its entry into a new phase of rapid development. The data underscores the growing scale and activity of China's carbon market.
Read sourceChina's Carbon Market Cumulative Trading Volume Nears 1 Billion Tons
On September 15, 2026, the China Carbon Market Conference in Wuhan saw the Ministry of Ecology and Environment release the 'National Carbon Market Development Report (2026).' The report indicates that activity in the national carbon emissions trading market remains high. From January to August 2026, transaction volume and value increased by 46.53% and 67.64% year-on-year, respectively. As of the end of August, cumulative trading volume reached nearly 1 billion tons, with a total transaction value exceeding 60 billion yuan.
Read sourceChina's Ecology Minister Vows to Strengthen Carbon Market at 2026 Wuhan Conference
The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference took place on September 15 in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment, announced that the ministry will implement decisions from the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to enhance the carbon market's role in emission reduction. Key measures include diversifying trading products and participants, increasing international exchanges and cooperation, and accelerating the development of a more effective, dynamic, and internationally influential carbon market. The minister stated these efforts will provide crucial support for addressing climate change and building a Beautiful China. The report was sourced from Hubei Daily and published by tradealpha.
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China's Environment Minister Pushes for More Effective, Dynamic, Influential Carbon Market
On September 15, at the 2026 China Carbon Market Conference in Wuhan, Hubei Province, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu announced plans to accelerate the construction of a more effective, dynamic, and internationally influential carbon market. The minister stated that efforts will focus on implementing decisions from the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, strengthening the market's role in emission reduction, diversifying trading products and participants, and enhancing international exchanges and cooperation. Huang Runqiu emphasized that this initiative will provide important support for actively addressing climate change and building a 'Beautiful China.' The statement was reported by Hubei Daily and relayed by Cailian Press.
Read sourceChina Carbon Market Cumulative Transactions Exceed 900 Million Tons in First Eight Months of 2026
On September 15, 2026, the China Carbon Market Conference was held in Wuhan, Hubei Province, where the 'National Carbon Market Development Report (2026)' was released. According to the report, as of the end of August, the national carbon emissions trading market had recorded cumulative transactions exceeding 900 million tons, with a total transaction value surpassing 60 billion yuan. The report states that the national carbon market has grown from scratch into an increasingly robust system, playing a significant role in advancing China's goals of peaking carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. The information was reported by CCTV News and summarized by Jin10 Data.