Factsheets

Summary factsheets for each EU member that highlights its exposure to deforestation from imports of products included in the EUDR.

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Austria factsheet cover

September 2024

Austria

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Austria was most exposed to deforestation in Hungary (65.4 ha, 14.3%), followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina (64.9 ha, 14.2%) and Germany (54.3 ha, 11.9%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products(245 ha, 53.6%), rape seed (32.1 ha, 7%) and maize (31.2 ha, 6.8%). In Hungary, the most important commodity for Austria's deforestation exposure was cattle products(22.9 ha, 35%), followed by rape seed (21.2 ha, 32.4%). In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the most important commodity was cattle products(64.4 ha, 99.2%), followed by sunflowerseed (0.329 ha, 0.5%).

Belgium deforestation footprint factsheet

September 2024

Belgium

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Belgium was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (7,240 ha, 35.7%), followed by Brazil (2,060 ha, 10.2%) and Ghana (1,810 ha, 8.9%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cocoa (8,450 ha, 41.6%), coffee (5,390 ha, 26.6%) and cattle products(1,350 ha, 6.6%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for Belgium's deforestation exposure was cocoa (4,180 ha, 57.7%), followed by coffee (1,980 ha, 27.3%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was cattle products(1,140 ha, 55.4%), followed by coffee (525 ha, 25.5%).

Factsheet for Bulgaria

September 2024

Bulgaria

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Bulgaria was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (326 ha, 41.7%), followed by Ghana (148 ha, 19%) and Malaysia (39.2 ha, 5%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cocoa (518 ha, 66.2%), sunflower seed (55.3 ha, 7.1%) and oil palm (41.9 ha, 5.4%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for Bulgaria's deforestation exposure was cocoa (323 ha, 99.1%), followed by cashew nuts (2.92 ha, 0.9%). In Ghana, the most important commodity was cocoa (148 ha, 100%), followed by wheat (0 ha, 0%).

Croatia: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Croatia

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Croatia was most exposed to deforestation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (73.8 ha, 23.4%), followed by Brazil (35.8 ha, 11.3%) and Malaysia (35.4 ha, 11.2%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products (112 ha, 35.4%), oil palm (58.8 ha, 18.6%) and coffee (48 ha, 15.2%). In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the most important commodity for Croatia's deforestation exposure was cattle products (72.8 ha, 98.7%), followed by soy (0.455 ha, 0.6%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was coffee (33.7 ha, 94%), followed by tobacco, unmanufactured (1.99 ha, 5.6%).

Cyprus: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Cyprus

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Cyprus was most exposed to deforestation in Argentina (17.4 ha, 17.7%), followed by Brazil (9.38 ha, 9.6%) and Indonesia (8.42 ha, 8.6%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were soy (18.6 ha, 18.9%), cattle products (13 ha, 13.3%) and sunflower seed (11.2 ha, 11.4%). In Argentina, the most important commodity for Cyprus's deforestation exposure was soy (16.5 ha, 95.1%), followed by dry beans (0.617 ha, 3.5%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was cattle products (4.57 ha, 48.7%), followed by coffee (4.08 ha, 43.5%).

Czechia: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Czechia

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Czechia was most exposed to deforestation in Poland (44.3 ha, 19.6%), followed by Slovakia (28.3 ha, 12.5%) and Cambodia (19.2 ha, 8.5%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products (49.2 ha, 21.7%), rape seed (38.2 ha, 16.9%) and sunflower seed (32.9 ha, 14.5%). In Poland, the most important commodity for Czechia's deforestation exposure was sunflower seed (19.5 ha, 44.1%), followed by rape seed (15.4 ha, 34.8%). In Slovakia, the most important commodity was walnuts (8.05 ha, 28.4%), followed by cattle products (6.67 ha, 23.5%).

Denmark: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Denmark

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Denmark was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (416 ha, 25.6%), followed by Brazil (319 ha, 19.7%) and Malaysia (186 ha, 11.4%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were soy (434 ha, 26.7%), oilseeds n.e.s. (416 ha, 25.6%) and oil palm (249 ha, 15.3%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for Denmark's deforestation exposure was oilseeds n.e.s. (416 ha, 100%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was soy (275 ha, 86.2%), followed by cattle products (30.2 ha, 9.5%).

Estonia: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Estonia

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Estonia was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (1,530 ha, 49.5%), followed by Indonesia (762 ha, 24.6%) and Ghana (553 ha, 17.8%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cocoa (2,270 ha, 73.3%), oil palm (718 ha, 23.2%) and industrial roundwood (24.9 ha, 0.8%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for Estonia's deforestation exposure was cocoa (1,530 ha, 100%), followed by oil palm (0.229 ha, 0%). In Indonesia, the most important commodity was oil palm (717 ha, 94.2%), followed by cocoa (40.5 ha, 5.3%).

Finland: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Finland

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Finland was most exposed to deforestation in Colombia (98.6 ha, 17%), followed by Brazil (92.7 ha, 16%) and Latvia (66.3 ha, 11.5%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were coffee (306 ha, 52.9%), rape seed (63.7 ha, 11%) and industrial roundwood (61.2 ha, 10.6%). In Colombia, the most important commodity for Finland's deforestation exposure was coffee (97.3 ha, 98.7%), followed by bananas(1.25 ha, 1.3%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was coffee (80.5 ha, 86.9%), followed by cattle products(11.8 ha, 12.7%).

France: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

France

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, France was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (3,770 ha, 30.5%), followed by Brazil (2,090 ha, 16.9%) and Ghana (1,870 ha, 15.2%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cocoa (5,190 ha, 42%),soy (1,990 ha, 16.1%) and coffee (1,690 ha, 13.7%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for France's deforestation exposure was cocoa (2,410 ha, 63.9%), followed by coffee (747 ha, 19.8%). In Brazil, the most important commodity wassoy (1,730 ha, 82.5%), followed by cattle products (199 ha, 9.5%).

Germany: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Germany

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Germany was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (3,930 ha, 18.4%), followed by Brazil (3,310 ha, 15.5%) and Peru (1,850 ha, 8.7%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cocoa (6,780 ha, 31.8%), coffee (6,220 ha, 29.1%) and cattle products(1,750 ha, 8.2%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for Germany's deforestation exposure was cocoa (3,500 ha, 89.2%), followed by coffee (270 ha, 6.9%). In Brazil, the most important commodity wassoy (1,250 ha, 37.6%), followed by coffee (1,180 ha, 35.6%).

Greece: A deforestation exposure assessment

September 2024

Greece

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Greece was most exposed to deforestation in Indonesia (364 ha, 24.6%), followed by Brazil (188 ha, 12.7%) and Vietnam (124 ha, 8.4%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were oil palm (427 ha, 28.9%), coffee (269 ha, 18.2%) and soy (180 ha, 12.2%). In Indonesia, the most important commodity for Greece's deforestation exposure was oil palm (345 ha, 95%), followed by coffee (9.66 ha, 2.7%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was coffee (86.4 ha, 46%), followed by soy (69.7 ha, 37.1%).

Hungary factsheet

September 2024

Hungary

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Hungary was most exposed to deforestation in Romania (18.6 ha, 12.6%), followed by Slovakia (14.7 ha, 10%) and Czechia (12.2 ha, 8.3%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products(30 ha, 20.4%), sunflower seed (18.3 ha, 12.5%) and rape seed (15.1 ha, 10.3%). In Romania, the most important commodity for Hungary's deforestation exposure was rape seed (10.3 ha, 55.4%), followed by sunflower seed (7.07 ha, 37.9%). In Slovakia, the most important commodity was soy (5.28 ha, 35.8%), followed by cattle products(3.04 ha, 20.6%).

Ireland factsheet

September 2024

Ireland

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Ireland was most exposed to deforestation in Argentina (124 ha, 21.4%), followed by Brazil (101 ha, 17.4%) and Vietnam (95.9 ha, 16.5%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were soy (173 ha, 29.8%), maize (130 ha, 22.4%) and pepper (piperspp.) (64.8 ha, 11.1%). In Argentina, the most important commodity for Ireland's deforestation exposure was soy (124 ha, 99.6%), followed by ground nuts in shell (0.297 ha, 0.2%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was maize (86.2 ha, 85.3%), followed by coffee (4.65 ha, 4.6%).

Italy factsheet

September 2024

Italy

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Malta was most exposed to deforestation in Brazil (72 ha, 76.1%), followed by Croatia (3.1 ha, 3.3%) and Italy (2.58 ha, 2.7%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products(78.8 ha, 83.4%), rice, paddy (3.13 ha, 3.3%) and maize (2.95 ha, 3.1%). In Brazil, the most important commodity for Malta's deforestation exposure was cattle products(71.6 ha, 99.5%), followed by olives (0.091 ha, 0.1%). In Croatia, the most important commodity was maize (2.69 ha, 86.7%), followed by barley (0.392 ha, 12.7%).

Latvia factsheet

September 2024

Latvia

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Latvia was most exposed to deforestation in Indonesia (157 ha, 31.5%), followed by Russian Federation (147 ha, 29.5%) and Estonia (43.7 ha, 8.8%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were oil palm (155 ha, 31.2%),sun flower seed (94.7 ha, 19%) and soy (41.3 ha, 8.3%). In Indonesia, the most important commodity for Latvia's deforestation exposure was oil palm (152 ha, 96.9%), followed by nutmeg, mace and cardamoms(2.84 ha, 1.8%). In Russian Federation, the most important commodity was sun flower seed (92 ha, 62.6%), followed by rape seed (18.3 ha, 12.5%).

Lithuania factsheet

September 2024

Lithuania

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Lithuania was most exposed to deforestation in Vietnam (71.4 ha, 25.9%), followed by Russian Federation (34.6 ha, 12.6%) and Estonia (29.7 ha, 10.8%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were rape seed (51.7 ha, 18.8%), cashew nuts(38.9 ha, 14.1%) and sunflower seed (17.9 ha, 6.5%). In Vietnam, the most important commodity for Lithuania's deforestation exposure was cashew nuts (38.9 ha, 54.6%), followed by rubber (14.5 ha, 20.4%). In Russian Federation, the most important commodity was rape seed (19 ha, 55%), followed by sun flower seed (7.04 ha, 20.3%).

Luxembourg factsheet

September 2024

Luxembourg

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Luxembourg was most exposed to deforestation in Paraguay (3.96 ha, 21.1%), followed by France (3.84 ha, 20.4%) and USA (1.93 ha, 10.3%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products(6.15 ha, 32.7%),soy (4.68 ha, 24.9%) and tobacco, unmanufactured (1.99 ha, 10.6%). In Paraguay, the most important commodity for Luxembourg's deforestation exposure was soy (3.93 ha, 99.2%), followed by tobacco, unmanufactured (0.0331 ha, 0.8%). In France, the most important commodity was cattle products(2.96 ha, 77.2%), followed by wheat (0.458 ha, 11.9%).

Malta factsheet

September 2024

Malta

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Malta was most exposed to deforestation in Brazil (72 ha, 76.1%), followed by Croatia (3.1 ha, 3.3%) and Italy (2.58 ha, 2.7%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products(78.8 ha, 83.4%), rice, paddy (3.13 ha, 3.3%) and maize (2.95 ha, 3.1%). In Brazil, the most important commodity for Malta's deforestation exposure was cattle products(71.6 ha, 99.5%), followed by olives (0.091 ha, 0.1%). In Croatia, the most important commodity was maize (2.69 ha, 86.7%), followed by barley (0.392 ha, 12.7%).

Netherlands factsheet

September 2024

Netherlands

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, the Netherlands was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (12,300 ha, 17.6%), followed by Indonesia (10,100 ha, 14.5%) and Brazil (8,240 ha, 11.9%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cocoa (31,600 ha, 45.5%), oil palm (19,900 ha, 28.6%) and soy (4,900 ha, 7%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for the Netherlands' deforestation exposure was cocoa (10,900 ha, 88.6%), followed by coffee (796 ha, 6.5%). In Indonesia, the most important commodity was oil palm (9,140 ha, 90.9%), followed by nutmeg, mace and cardamoms(522 ha, 5.2%).

Poland factsheet

September 2024

Poland

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Poland was most exposed to deforestation in Brazil (684 ha, 21%), followed by Ghana (542 ha, 16.7%) and Côte d'Ivoire (441 ha, 13.6%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were soy (1,180 ha, 36.3%), cocoa (986 ha, 30.3%) and coffee (166 ha, 5.1%). In Brazil, the most important commodity for Poland's deforestation exposure was soy (620 ha, 90.6%), followed by coffee (38.9 ha, 5.7%). In Ghana, the most important commodity was cocoa (542 ha, 100%), followed by oil palm (0.00985 ha, 0%).

Portugal factsheets

September 2024

Portugal

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Portugal was most exposed to deforestation in Brazil (832 ha, 30.4%), followed by Côte d'Ivoire (627 ha, 22.9%) and Spain (373 ha, 13.6%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were coffee (633 ha, 23.1%),soy (471 ha, 17.2%) and cattle products(421 ha, 15.4%). In Brazil, the most important commodity for Portugal's deforestation exposure was soy (434 ha, 52.2%), followed by maize (160 ha, 19.2%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity was coffee (425 ha, 67.9%), followed by oil palm (147 ha, 23.5%).

Romania factsheet

September 2024

Romania

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Romania was most exposed to deforestation in Brazil (560 ha, 59.3%), followed by Serbia (78.9 ha, 8.3%) and DRC (46.4 ha, 4.9%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were soy (553 ha, 58.5%), maize (104 ha, 11%) and coffee (99.3 ha, 10.5%). In Brazil, the most important commodity for Romania's deforestation exposure wassoy (546 ha, 97.4%), followed by coffee (7.98 ha, 1.4%). In Serbia, the most important commodity was maize (63 ha, 79.9%), followed by wheat (9.8 ha, 12.4%).

Slovakia factsheet

September 2024

Slovakia

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Slovakia was most exposed to deforestation in Czechia (71.6 ha, 38.7%), followed by Brazil (37.8 ha, 20.5%) and Germany (12.7 ha, 6.9%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were cattle products(118 ha, 63.8%),soy (16.9 ha, 9.1%) and coffee (15.8 ha, 8.6%). In Czechia, the most important commodity for Slovakia's deforestation exposure was cattle products(67.8 ha, 94.7%), followed by soy (1.87 ha, 2.6%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was coffee (15.7 ha, 41.6%), followed by soy (13 ha, 34.5%).

Slovenia factsheet

September 2024

Slovenia

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Slovenia was most exposed to deforestation in Brazil (769 ha, 69.8%), followed by Colombia (55.7 ha, 5.1%) and Vietnam (44.7 ha, 4.1%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were soy (704 ha, 64%), coffee (122 ha, 11.1%) and cattle products(65.3 ha, 5.9%). In Brazil, the most important commodity for Slovenia's deforestation exposure wassoy (701 ha, 91.1%), followed by coffee (67.4 ha, 8.8%). In Colombia, the most important commodity was bananas(48.4 ha, 86.8%), followed by coffee (7.17 ha, 12.9%).

Spain factsheet

September 2024

Spain

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Spain was most exposed to deforestation in Côte d'Ivoire (5,470 ha, 22.5%), followed by Brazil (5,330 ha, 22%) and Indonesia (4,210 ha, 17.4%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were oil palm (6,460 ha, 26.6%), cocoa (4,680 ha, 19.3%) and coffee (4,280 ha, 17.6%). In Côte d'Ivoire, the most important commodity for Spain's deforestation exposure was coffee (3,220 ha, 58.9%), followed by cocoa (2,030 ha, 37.2%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was soy (3,510 ha, 65.9%), followed by cattle products(1,020 ha, 19.1%).

Sweden factsheet

September 2024

Sweden

From a direct trade perspective, on average between 2019 and 2021, Sweden was most exposed to deforestation in Peru (359 ha, 21.3%), followed by Brazil (347 ha, 20.6%) and Indonesia (171 ha, 10.2%). Across all origin countries, the most important commodities were coffee (653 ha, 38.7%), cattle products(376 ha, 22.3%) and oil palm (272 ha, 16.1%). In Peru, the most important commodity for Sweden's deforestation exposure was coffee (347 ha, 96.7%), followed by olives(3.99 ha, 1.1%). In Brazil, the most important commodity was cattle products(234 ha, 67.5%), followed by coffee (112 ha, 32.3%).

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