Published 20 June 2026
EUDR for coffee roasters: what you actually need to do
If you import green coffee into the EU, the Deforestation Regulation applies to you. Here is the short, practical version — without the jargon.
If you import green coffee directly into the EU, you are the operator who first places it on the market — and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) applies to you. Being a small roastery doesn't exempt you; it only moves your deadline to 30 June 2027.
What the regulation asks for
For every lot you import, you need to be able to show three things:
- Where it was grown — the geolocation of each production plot, as a point for small plots or a polygon for larger ones.
- That it is deforestation-free — the land wasn't deforested after 31 December 2020.
- That it was produced legally in the country of origin.
You then submit a due diligence statement (DDS) to the EU TRACES system and keep the records for five years.
A realistic first step
You don't need a consultant to begin. Start by asking each of your suppliers for the geolocation of the farms your coffee comes from — a shareable link is usually enough. Once you have the coordinates, you can screen them against forest-loss data and see where you stand before the deadline.
The work is mostly about collecting and organising information you can already ask your suppliers for. Start early, and the December-to-June crunch becomes a formality.