Coffee export requirements for European Union

The compliance checklist for exporting coffee from West Africa to European Union — 6 requirements across 3 categories. Market risk: High.

Last reviewed 29 July 2026 · verify against official sources before shipment.

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The checklist

What you need for European Union

EUDR Compliance

Farm plot geolocation data required

GPS polygon coordinates for all coffee-producing plots. EUDR Annex I commodity requiring full DDS.

⏱ ~30 days ≈ $200–$2000 Issuer: Farm level / cooperative

Due Diligence Statement (DDS) submitted to EU TRACES required

A DDS with geolocation, deforestation-free evidence and legality documentation must be filed via EU TRACES NT before the commodity enters the EU market.

⏱ ~7 days ≈ $0–$1000 Issuer: EU TRACES NT

Deforestation-free declaration (post 31 Dec 2020) required

Documentary/satellite evidence that production land was not deforested or degraded after 31 December 2020.

⏱ ~14 days ≈ $300–$3000 Issuer: Global Forest Watch / Satelligence / Aya Data

Certificate of Origin (GSP Form A / EUR.1) required

Proof of Ghanaian origin for preferential tariff access and traceability of the consignment.

⏱ ~3 days ≈ $30–$100 Issuer: Ghana National Chamber of Commerce / GEPA

Food Safety & Contaminants

Ochratoxin A test certificate (≤ 5 µg/kg roasted / ≤ 10 µg/kg green) required

EU Commission Regulation 1881/2006. Ochratoxin A limits for green and roasted coffee.

⏱ ~5 days ≈ $150–$400 Issuer: Accredited laboratory

Phytosanitary & Quality

Phytosanitary Certificate (NPPO-issued) required

Issued by the national plant protection organisation (Ghana PPRSD) certifying the consignment is pest-free and meets importing-country plant health rules.

⏱ ~7 days ≈ $50–$250 Issuer: Ghana PPRSD

This checklist is generated from Passmark’s live rules engine and reviewed regularly, but regulations change — always confirm current requirements with official sources and your buyer before shipment.

FAQ

Coffee → European Union questions

Do I need a farm plot geolocation data to export coffee to European Union?

Yes — Farm plot geolocation data is one of the required items for the Coffee → European Union lane. This page lists the full checklist, and you can check your own status free.

Is coffee to European Union covered by EUDR?

Yes — this lane includes EU Deforestation Regulation requirements (geolocation, due-diligence statement and deforestation-free evidence). See the EUDR items above.

How long does it take to become compliant for coffee → European Union?

Individual items range from a few days to a few weeks; the longest single item here is around 30 days, so start well ahead of your shipment. Indicative total document cost is on the order of a few hundred to a few thousand US dollars.

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