Factsheets

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

Read the full methods note for detailed information on the methodology.

All factsheets

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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