Key facts
- EU deforestation rules could curb Brazil's soymeal exports, creating an opening for Argentina.
- Brazil is the EU's largest soymeal supplier, with exports totaling 23.3 million metric tons in 2025.
- New EU regulations require proof of deforestation-free supply chains starting December 30.
- Argentina's established traceability systems and proximity to ports give it an advantage.
- FEFAC assigned Argentina a "low" risk rating for EUDR-related supply disruptions.
Argentina is positioning itself to capitalize on potential disruptions to Brazil's soymeal exports to the European Union due to new anti-deforestation regulations. The EU's rules, set to take effect on December 30, require importers to verify that their products are not linked to deforested land, with penalties for non-compliance. Brazil, the EU's largest soymeal supplier, faces challenges in tracing its supply chains, particularly from remote inland farms. Argentina, with its more concentrated agricultural regions and established traceability systems like VISEC, believes it can easily fill any supply gaps. The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) has warned that up to 4 million tons of Brazilian soymeal could be affected, while assigning Argentina a "low" risk rating for compliance.