Moroccan potatoes for buyers in Germany
We find and verify potato suppliers around Larache for buyers in Germany, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Who buys potatoes in Germany
- Großmarkt Hamburg
- Frankfurt and Munich wholesale markets
- Discount and supermarket buying offices
Getting it to Germany
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Germany in a matter of days.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 3–4 days by road via Spain and France.
- Entry and controls
- EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Germany, the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food) checks marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Documents to expect
- Phytosanitary certificate issued by ONSSA (fresh produce)
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 or equivalent) where the importer uses the EU–Morocco preferences
- Residue analyses showing compliance with EU maximum residue levels (MRLs)
- Commercial invoice, packing list and CMR
General guidance only. Requirements change and depend on the product, so confirm them with your importer, forwarder and the destination authority.
Questions buyers ask
When are Moroccan potatoes available?
Fresh potatoes from the Loukkos are available from February to June.
Can you supply potatoes to buyers in Germany?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Germany in a matter of days.
How long does shipping potatoes to Germany take?
About 3–4 days by road via Spain and France.
Who checks imported potatoes in Germany?
EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Germany, the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food) checks marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Request potatoes
Send us your specification, volume and timing.