This factsheet outlines the implications of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for Côte d’Ivoire’s timber sector. From 30 December 2025, operators placing timber and derived products on the EU market must demonstrate traceability to the harvest plot, compliance with national legislation, and that the products are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020. The factsheet explains the definition of forest under FAO criteria, the due diligence process, and the role of FLEGT licences. It highlights the importance of geolocation, risk assessment and mitigation, and the classification of countries by deforestation risk.