Nigeria is Africa's fourth largest cocoa producer, with Ondo, Cross River, Osun and Ekiti states as the primary growing regions. The Cocoa Association of Nigeria coordinates sector interests, while state-level agencies oversee quality and exports. The European Union — particularly the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany — is a major destination for Nigerian cocoa beans. From 30 December 2026, no Nigerian cocoa enters the EU without an EUDR Due Diligence Statement. Nigeria is classified as standard risk under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093. No simplified regime. The full DDS under Article 4 and Annex II is required. EUDRCheck generates the dossier in 15 minutes. €199 per lot.
€199 · One-time · 28-page professional dossier + TRACES NT files · Your data never leaves your browser
Nigeria's cocoa sector is centred in the south-western states of Ondo, Cross River, Osun and Ekiti. Smallholder farming is the dominant model, with buying agents and state agencies aggregating production for export.
The EU absorbs a significant share of Nigerian cocoa exports. The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are key destinations. Losing EU access means losing major trading partners.
Standard risk under Reg (EU) 2025/1093. Full DDS required.
Under Article 4 and Annex II, the data fields are defined by law.
EUDRCheck generates the complete dossier in 15 minutes.
Nigerian cocoa aggregates through buying agents and state marketing boards. Plot-level geolocation with 6 decimals required under Art. 2(28).
Nigeria's Land Use Act 1978 vests all land in the state governor. Many smallholders farm under customary rights without formal Certificates of Occupancy. Art. 2(40) requires documented proof.
No certification replaces the 14-criteria analysis. EUDRCheck produces the full analysis.
EUDRCheck does not generate a single PDF. It generates a complete dossier of eight structured documents, delivered as a ZIP file you download and keep. Every document cites the specific EUDR article it complies with.
Identifies your role (operator / trader / downstream), applicable regime, legal timeline. Article 2 + Article 8.
Signable PDF + TRACES NT-importable JSON. Every Annex II field completed with your data. Article 4 + Annex II.
File compliant with RFC 7946 + WGS-84. Points for plots under 4 ha, polygons for plots over 4 ha. Visual PDF included. Article 2(28) + Annex II.4.
Systematic analysis of the 14 criteria of Article 10.2 (letters a to n). Formal conclusion on risk level. Article 10.
Mitigation measures adopted or recommended when risk is standard or high. Article 11.
Upstream and downstream map with full traceability data. Annex II.5.
Eight dimensions of Article 2(40). Article 2(40) + 3(b).
ICS calendar file with annual review, 5-year retention requirement, 72-hour amend/withdraw window. Article 12 + Article 32.
Generated from your own input, in your own browser. No data leaves your device.
Eight documents. 15 minutes. €199. Yours permanently.
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We do not sell field data collection services.
Under Article 25, consequences apply to any operator placing non-compliant products on the EU market.
Article 25.2(a) requires Member States to impose fines with a maximum of at least 4% of the operator's or trader's total annual EU-wide turnover in the financial year preceding the fine decision. The maximum may be raised to exceed the economic benefit gained.
Article 25.2(b) and (c) — the relevant product and the revenues from its transaction may be seized by national customs and competent authorities.
Article 25.2(d) — temporary exclusion from tendering procedures, grants and concessions for a maximum of 12 months.
Article 25.2(e) — prohibition on placing relevant products on the EU market until full compliance is demonstrated. Applies to the European buyer, who will pass the consequence upstream to the non-compliant supplier.
Under Article 25.5, the Commission publishes every final infringement decision.
| Alternative | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Consultancy (Lagos, Akure, EU) | €2,000–€5,000 | Same Annex II, 1-3 weeks |
| Enterprise platform | €8,000–€20,000/year | Yearly contract |
| Cocoa Association / RA / Fairtrade | Fees | Supporting evidence |
| EUDRCheck | €199 | 28-page professional dossier, Annex II, 15 min |
Nigerian exporters need volume DDS files. EUDRCheck offers pack pricing from 10 dossiers. Email hello@solidwaretools.com.
Request Volume PricingEUDRCheck generates a document structured under Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650) based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as operator or supplier of the consignment.
We guarantee that the document structure follows Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 and that the legal references cited are correct as of the latest verification date. We do not guarantee that a specific document will be accepted by a market surveillance authority in a specific case, nor by a commercial buyer in a procurement process.
EUDRCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.
Eight documents. Annex II fully structured. Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 in its current wording including Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 amendment of 23 December 2025. Your data stays on your device. The ZIP you download is yours forever.