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EUDR Cocoa Compliance

Cocoa is one of the most deforestation-linked commodities under the EUDR. With over 60% of global supply from West Africa, EU importers face significant traceability challenges across millions of smallholder farms.

~60%
of global cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana
5M+
smallholder farmers in the cocoa supply chain
Dec 31, 2020
EUDR cutoff date — plots must prove no forest loss after this date
Relevant HS Codes
1801Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted
1804Cocoa butter, fat and oil
1805Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar
1806Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa
Key Producing Countries
Côte d'IvoireStandard risk
GhanaStandard risk
EcuadorStandard risk
CameroonStandard risk
NigeriaStandard risk
IndonesiaStandard risk
EUDR Requirements for Cocoa

What importers need to prove

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Geolocation of all plots where cocoa was produced (GeoJSON format)
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Proof that no deforestation occurred on the plot after December 31, 2020
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Legality verification under producing country laws
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DDS submitted to TRACES NT before EU market placement
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Record retention for 5 years from DDS date

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Related Resources
Guide

What is EUDR? A Complete Guide for EU Importers
Compliance

EUDR Compliance Checklist: 7 Steps Before December 2026
Technology

How Satellite Data Powers EUDR Due Diligence

Other EUDR-regulated commodities:

CoffeeOil PalmSoyaCattleRubberWood