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EU Cocoa Trade Faces Pressure Amid Deforestation Regulation

9/30/2025

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The EU accounts for over 60% of Africa’s cocoa exports, led by Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires deforestation-free products, affecting cocoa and coffee.
Deforestation pressures rise: Nigeria loses 3.7% of forests annually, while African producers seek a fairer system.
A delay in EUDR implementation offers time to boost compliance and invest in smallholder support.

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Story summary

The EU accounts for over 60% of Africa’s cocoa exports, led by Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires deforestation-free products, affecting cocoa and coffee.
Deforestation pressures rise: Nigeria loses 3.7% of forests annually, while African producers seek a fairer system.
A delay in EUDR implementation offers time to boost compliance and invest in smallholder support.