Colombia Palm Oil Boom Faces a Looming EU Deforestation Deadline
Colombia palm oil and coffee exports are booming, but a December 2026 EU deforestation rule could gate their access to the vital European market. The post Colombia Palm Oil Boom Faces a Looming EU Deforestation Deadline appeared first on The Rio Times .
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Agri Business Colombia Colombia Palm Oil Boom Faces a Looming EU Deforestation Deadline By Javier Mendoza · June 14, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Colombia · Trade Key Facts —The boom. Colombian palm oil exports jumped about 44% in the first quarter of 2026, with bananas and coffee also surging. —The producer. Colombia is Latin America’s largest palm oil producer and ranks fourth in the world. —The deadline. A new EU deforestation rule applies from December 30, 2026, for large operators. —The rule. Palm oil and coffee may enter the EU only with proof they are not linked to land cleared after 2020. —The catch.
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