The European Commission confirms that coffee is covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation. Operators placing covered products on the EU market must show that they are not linked to recent deforestation or forest degradation. The rules apply to large and medium operators from 30 December 2026 and to micro and small operators from 30 June 2027.
For buyers in Oman, Iran, the UAE and the wider GCC, this is not a statement that EU law directly governs local imports. It is a procurement signal: suppliers serving both Europe and the Gulf may increasingly standardize plot-level traceability and due-diligence documentation across all lots. Ask for farm or polygon identification, harvest and lot records, chain-of-custody evidence and a written compliance status early in negotiations. Better documentation can widen supplier choice and reduce the risk of delays, substitutions or unexpected premiums.