Coffee: Is the Sector Prepared for the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products?

In this context, it is important to observe that the international coffee market is going through a series of unprecedented challenges. The United States has imposed tariffs of at least 10% on all imports (including Brazilian coffee). On the other side of the Atlantic, the EU's "Green Deal" establishes strict sustainability requirements for products entering the single European market. In this article, we assess to what extent Brazilian coffee is ready to meet the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. The EUDR requires that coffee imported to the EU be traceable, free of deforestation, and produced in compliance with national laws The EUDR creates obligations for European companies importing coffee to the EU market. Starting in December 2025, these companies will have to certify that the coffee they import meets three requirements: Brazilian land legislation, labor laws, and other environmental regulations (e.g., on agrochemicals). Although it is the responsibility of ...