Timber export requirements for European Union
The compliance checklist for exporting timber from West Africa to European Union — 6 requirements across 2 categories. Market risk: Very High.
Last reviewed 29 July 2026 · verify against official sources before shipment.
What you need for European Union
EUDR Compliance
GPS coordinates at forest compartment level. Satellite imagery strongly recommended. EUDR requires precise polygon data.
Must be submitted before entry into EU market. Includes risk assessment and all supporting documentation.
Ghana has an active FLEGT VPA with the EU. FLEGT licence satisfies the legality requirement under EUDR for timber products.
Preferred by EU buyers. Demonstrates sustainable forest management. Significantly eases EUDR compliance burden.
Required for controlled timber species including Afrormosia (Pericopsis elata), Wenge, and Rosewood.
Phytosanitary & Quality
Required to prevent spread of wood pests. Packaging materials must comply with ISPM 15 treatment requirements.
Timber → European Union questions
Do I need a plot-level geolocation for harvest origin to export timber to European Union?
Yes — Plot-level geolocation for harvest origin is one of the required items for the Timber → European Union lane. This page lists the full checklist, and you can check your own status free.
Is timber 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 timber → European Union?
Individual items range from a few days to a few weeks; the longest single item here is around 180 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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