What the EUDR asks for
The EU Deforestation Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, says coffee placed on the EU market or exported from it must be deforestation-free (grown on land not deforested after 31 December 2020), produced legally under the laws of the country of production, and covered by a due diligence statement. That statement must include the geolocation of all plots of land where the coffee was produced. For a full explanation, read our EUDR guide for Kenyan coffee.
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 31 December 2020 | Deforestation cut-off date |
| 30 December 2026 | Obligations apply to operators and traders (large and medium) |
| 30 June 2027 | Obligations apply to micro and small enterprises |
These dates follow the December 2025 amendment, Regulation (EU) 2025/2650. The European Commission was also asked to review the rules again, so check the latest official guidance before you file.
The geolocation rules KahawaTrace is built around
- Coordinates in latitude and longitude with at least six decimal digits
- A single point is enough for plots of 4 hectares or less
- A polygon describing the perimeter is required for plots of more than 4 hectares
- GeoJSON for the EU Information System uses WGS84, and the system ignores digits beyond six decimal places
- Polygons must be closed and must not cross themselves; holes are not processed
Our explainer EUDR geolocation: points, polygons and GeoJSON covers each rule in detail.
Where Kenya stands
Under the EU’s country benchmarking (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 of 22 May 2025), Kenya is classified as low risk. For operators this allows simplified due diligence, but it does not remove the need to collect information, including plot geolocation. Classifications can change, so confirm the current list before filing.
How KahawaTrace prepares your EUDR data
- Field agents register farmers with recorded consent.
- Each plot is mapped as a point or polygon according to its size.
- Automatic checks catch invalid shapes, overlaps, duplicates and size mismatches.
- Supervisors approve plots after comparing them with satellite imagery.
- Approved plots export as GeoJSON with ProducerName, ProducerCountry (KE), ProductionPlace and Area, ready to attach to a due diligence statement.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kenyan coffee covered by the EUDR?
Yes. Coffee is one of the seven commodities in scope, alongside cattle, cocoa, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood, wherever it is grown.
Does low-risk status mean Kenyan coffee does not need geolocation?
No. Low-risk status allows simplified due diligence, but operators still collect the required information, including plot geolocation, and file due diligence statements.
What file format does the EU Information System accept for plots?
GeoJSON in WGS84 (EPSG:4326). KahawaTrace exports this format directly.
When does the EUDR apply?
From 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators and traders, and from 30 June 2027 for micro and small enterprises, under Regulation (EU) 2025/2650.