Soya export requirements for European Union

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

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

Geo-location data for all production plots required

EUDR Annex I covers natural rubber and soya. GPS polygon coordinates required for every plot of land where the commodity was produced.

⏱ ~30 days ≈ $200–$3000 Issuer: Producer / cooperative / mapping service

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

GM (genetically modified) status declaration required

EU requires GMO authorisation, traceability and labelling. Non-GM soya needs an Identity Preserved (IP) declaration; GM soya must be EU-authorised and labelled.

⏱ ~10 days ≈ $100–$600 Issuer: Accredited laboratory / certifier

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

Soya → European Union questions

Do I need a geo-location data for all production plots to export soya to European Union?

Yes — Geo-location data for all production plots is one of the required items for the Soya → European Union lane. This page lists the full checklist, and you can check your own status free.

Is soya 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 soya → 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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