Ivory Coast traces 40% of cocoa, But EU anti-deforestation law delayed
The coming year will test whether policy reforms, digital traceability, and global market forces can push Ivory Coast — and its millions of farmers — toward a more sustainable cocoa futur
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00:00Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, has successfully traced the origin of its 40% of its cocoa beans during the 2024-25 season, a milestone as it positions itself to comply with the European Union's anti-deforestation import rules.
00:17Under the proposed EU regulation, importers of commodities like cocoa must prove their supply chains are not linked to deforestation. The law was due to take effect on December 30, 2025, but has been postponed by one year after pushback from industry players and trade partners citing high implementation costs.
00:38Even with the traceability gains, Ivory Coast falls short of full readiness. The country still ships the majority of its cocoa to the EU and 40% trace isn't sufficient under the stringent requirement.
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