275 thousand importing operators
After scope changes, the Commission counts about 275 thousand unique importing operators, down from an initial estimate of 352 thousand.
European Commission7 EUR billion per year
The Commission puts the benefits of the EUDR at around EUR 7 billion a year, from 208 thousand hectares of avoided deforestation and 49 million tonnes of avoided greenhouse gas emissions.
European Commission7 commodities
The EUDR covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy and wood, plus derived products.
European Commission, DG EnvironmentWhy this market is moving now
- Large and medium operators must comply from 30 December 2026, about two months from now.
- The Commission's 4 May 2026 review proposed no further change to the legal text.
- Simplification is expected to cut annual compliance cost to EUR 2.0 billion from EUR 8.1 billion.
- A scope update adds soluble coffee and some palm oil derivatives from 30 December 2027.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commission estimates annual EUDR compliance costs for companies fall about 75%, from EUR 8.1 billion a year under the 2023 rules to EUR 2.0 billion once all simplification measures apply. | 2.0 EUR billion per year | 2026 | European Commission |
| After scope changes, the Commission counts about 275 thousand unique importing operators, down from an initial estimate of 352 thousand. | 275 thousand importing operators | 2026 | European Commission |
| The Commission puts the benefits of the EUDR at around EUR 7 billion a year, from 208 thousand hectares of avoided deforestation and 49 million tonnes of avoided greenhouse gas emissions. | 7 EUR billion per year | 2026 | European Commission |
| The EUDR applies from 30 December 2026 to large and medium operators and from 30 June 2027 to micro and small operators; micro and small operators already under the EU Timber Regulation apply from 30 December 2026. | 30 December 2026 | 2026 | European Commission, DG Environment |
| The Commission said on 4 May 2026 that it does not consider it appropriate to propose further amendments to the basic EUDR legal text. | no further amendments Commission position | 2026 | European Commission |
| The EUDR covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy and wood, plus derived products. | 7 commodities | 2026 | European Commission, DG Environment |
| A Delegated Act removes cattle hides, skins and leather and re-treaded tyres from scope and adds soluble coffee, certain palm oil derivatives and frozen cattle tongues, which apply from 30 December 2027. | 30 December 2027 date for added products | 2027 | European Commission, DG Environment |
| The Commission's country list puts Belarus, North Korea, Myanmar and Russia in the high-risk category, while Brazil, Indonesia and Côte d'Ivoire are standard risk. | 4 high-risk countries | 2025 | European Commission, Green Forum |
| The EU says the EUDR is meant to cut carbon emissions linked to EU consumption and production of covered commodities by at least 32 million tonnes per year. | 32 million tonnes CO2 per year | 2026 | European Commission, DG Environment |
Companies to watch
European Commission, DG Environment
Regulator that runs the EUDR, publishes guidance, country risk classification and the Information System.
National competent authorities of EU Member States
Each Member State must designate one or more authorities responsible for enforcing the EUDR (see EC page).
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Frequently asked questions
How much will EUDR compliance cost companies?
The European Commission estimates about EUR 2.0 billion a year after simplification, down from EUR 8.1 billion under the 2023 rules. These are Commission estimates, not audited costs.
When does the EUDR apply?
From 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, and from 30 June 2027 for other micro and small operators, according to the European Commission.
How many companies are affected?
The Commission's May 2026 report counts about 275 thousand unique importing operators after scope changes, from customs data. Downstream operators and traders have lighter duties.
Which commodities are covered?
Seven: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy and wood, plus derived products. From 30 December 2027, soluble coffee and certain palm oil derivatives are added.
Will the EUDR be delayed again?
On 4 May 2026 the Commission said it does not consider it appropriate to propose further amendments to the basic legal text. Dates above are current as of the Commission page checked on 27 October 2026.
Which countries are high risk under the EUDR?
The Commission's list shows Belarus, North Korea, Myanmar and Russia as high risk. Brazil, Indonesia and Côte d'Ivoire are standard risk.
Sources and method
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- European Commission: Report from the Commission to the Council and Parliament on the simplification review of the EUDR, COM(2026) 191 (2026-05-04)
from estimated EUR 8.1 billion per year under the Regulation as it entered into force in 2023 to EUR 2.0 billion per year
- European Commission: Report from the Commission to the Council and Parliament on the simplification review of the EUDR, COM(2026) 191 (2026-05-04)
reduces the number of unique importing operators to 275 thousand.
- European Commission: Report from the Commission to the Council and Parliament on the simplification review of the EUDR, COM(2026) 191 (2026-05-04)
estimated to generate economic benefits of approximately EUR 7 billion per year by monetizing 208 thousand hectares of avoided deforestation
- European Commission, DG Environment: Regulation on Deforestation-free products (2026-10-27)
Large and medium operators: 30 December 2026 Micro and small operators: 30 June 2027
- European Commission: Report from the Commission to the Council and Parliament on the simplification review of the EUDR, COM(2026) 191 (2026-05-04)
the Commission does not consider it appropriate to propose further amendments to the basic legal text.
- European Commission, DG Environment: Commission updates product scope and tools to support EUDR (2026-07-13)
It covers seven commodities associated with deforestation: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy and wood, as well as a range of derived products.
- European Commission, DG Environment: Commission updates product scope and tools to support EUDR (2026-07-13)
the new products added to the scope will become subject to the Regulation from 30 December 2027.
- European Commission, Green Forum: Country Classification List (2025-05-22)
Belarus high risk category
- European Commission, DG Environment: Regulation on Deforestation-free products (2026-10-27)
Cut carbon emissions linked to EU consumption and production of the covered commodities by at least 32 million tonnes per year
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