EUDR — Country profile

Democratic Republic of Congo

Standard risk

Full due diligence required including risk assessment, geolocation data, and legal compliance verification.

Significant timber, rubber, and cocoa. Extremely high deforestation and governance risk in practice — standard classification widely criticised.

Source: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093, effective 2025-05-26

EUDR-covered commodities from Democratic Republic of Congo

All seven EUDR commodities require due diligence when sourced from Democratic Republic of Congo. Select a commodity to see the specific obligations.

Palm Oil

Palm oil and palm kernel oil, including fractions thereof, and products derived from palm oil.…

Soya

Soybeans and all derived products including soybean oil, meal, and soy-containing food preparations.…

Wood

Wood and derived wood products including timber, pulp, paper, and printed paper products. One of the…

Cattle

Live bovine animals and products derived from them, including beef, leather, and other bovine by-pro…

Cocoa

Cocoa beans and all products derived from cocoa, including chocolate and cocoa-containing food prepa…

Coffee

Coffee beans and derived products including roasted coffee, coffee extracts, and coffee-containing p…

Rubber

Natural rubber and products derived from natural rubber, including vulcanised rubber goods and tyres…

Enforcement date: 30 December 2025

The original date (30 June 2023) was delayed. Large operators and traders: 30 December 2025. SMEs: 30 June 2026.

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