Delaying EU Deforestation Regulation for Indian Coffee Growers

• The EU Parliament has approved a delay in the implementation of EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), providing additional time for compliance.
• Large coffee operators and exporters must comply by December 30, 2025, while micro and small growers and traders have until June 30, 2026.
• EUDR compliance signifies that a grower’s forest-based coffee produce is legal and not sourced from deforested land or unethically cultivated.
• Over 70% of Indian coffees are sold in EU countries, impacting coffee players in India.
• The postponement of EUDR implementation is expected to boost the international market for rubber and related products in the short term.