Brazilian Coffee Prepares to Comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation

Farm in South of Minas Gerais

Brazil is moving forward in its commitment to sustainability and legal compliance in the international coffee trade. During the recent webinar "Coffee Supply Chain Dialogue on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)", held on June 24th by the Solidaridad Foundation, the president of the Brazilian National Coffee Council (CNC), Silas Brasileiro, shared the coffee sector’s position regarding the new European requirements.

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An Opportunity to Highlight the Sustainability of Brazilian Coffee

With the implementation of the EUDR, the European Union will require full traceability and evidence that products such as coffee are not linked to deforestation. Silas emphasized that Brazil is among the most prepared countries to meet these demands, thanks to satellite monitoring, robust legislation, and a strong track record in environmental responsibility.

 Sector Highlights:

• Brazilian coffee accounts for only 0.1% of deforested areas in the country.

• In Minas Gerais, 99% of coffee farms registered in the Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) showed no significant deforestation after 2008.

• The EU remains one of Brazil’s top coffee markets, receiving almost half of the US$11.4 billion in coffee exports in 2024, particularly to Germany, Belgium, and Italy.

Proposed Pathways: Technology and Public Tools

To support producers, CNC advocates the use of free and public verification platforms, including:

• SeloVerde (Minas Gerais)

• AgroBrasil+Sustentável (Federal Government)

• A new platform being developed by CONAB, aimed at verifying the legal compliance of rural properties.

According to Silas, Brazil is ready to prove that its coffee is legal, traceable, and deforestation-free, reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable agriculture.

Source: Terra Investimentos