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Cocoa from Esmeraldas, Ecuador

EUDR compliance documentation for cocoa sourced from the Esmeraldas region of Ecuador.

Sourcing cocoa from Esmeraldas

Esmeraldas is a significant cocoa producing region within Ecuador. When sourcing from this region, EUDR requires specific geolocation data identifying the production plots.

Geolocation requirements

Your due diligence statement must include GPS coordinates for production land in Esmeraldas. For plots over 4 hectares, polygon coordinates defining the boundaries are required.

Regional considerations

  • Verify supplier certifications specific to Esmeraldas
  • Confirm production dates relative to the December 2020 cut-off
  • Document the supply chain from Esmeraldas to point of export
  • Assess regional deforestation risk factors

Other EUDR commodities from Esmeraldas

Palm Oil

Other cocoa regions in Ecuador

Guayas

Los Ríos

Manabí

Document your Esmeraldas sourcing

Create EUDR-compliant declarations with region-specific geolocation validation.