Coffee and cocoa exports in Peru are at stake due to rules against deforestation

Published 2023년 6월 5일

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The European Union passed a law in April aimed at preventing 'imported deforestation' that is expected to be enforced from 2025. This law prohibits the import of products associated with deforestation, potentially impacting the exports of crops like cocoa, coffee, and palm oil, which could face a 50% reduction. Peru, a major producer of these crops, could be significantly affected, especially given the loss of forest land for agriculture and livestock. The European Parliament's approval is still pending. Local leaders and experts have raised concerns about the potential negative effects on producers and have called for discussions to address these issues without jeopardizing sales. The Peruvian Association of Cocoa Producers also reports that 50% to 60% of their exports are destined for the European Union, either directly or indirectly via China.

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Source: Diario Gestión/Kattia Rocca The European Union (EU) approved on April 19 a law that seeks to curb 'imported deforestation', a rule that still requires ratification by the European Parliament. Although said norm - which will be in force from 2025 - aims to protect forests, since it will not allow the importation of products related to or obtained through deforestation, some producers would see their sales affected since they do not have ownership documents and certifications. In fact, this measure could affect around 50% of exports of crops such as cocoa and coffee, as well as palm oil, among others. In 2020, 203,272 hectares of forest were lost in Peru, the worst result in the last 20 years. And in 2021, 137,976 hectares were lost, according to data from Geoforests, from the Ministry of the Environment (Minam). In addition, according to data from the National Forestry and Wildlife Service (Serfor), in recent years, 51% of the disappearance of forests was explained by the ...

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