Moroccan raspberries for buyers in Sweden
We find and verify raspberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Sweden, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local raspberry seasons in Sweden
Domestic raspberries in Sweden are mainly available from July to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from October to June, when local supply is low.
Who buys raspberries in Sweden
Swedish berries are mostly picked in summer, so imported fresh berries cover most of the year; frozen berries go to bakeries, dairies and smoothie makers all year.
- Stockholm and Gothenburg distribution centres
- Helsingborg and southern Sweden importers
- Nordic retail buying groups
Getting it to Sweden
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Sweden in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 5 days by road through Spain, France, Germany and Denmark, or with a ferry crossing from northern Germany.
- Entry and controls
- EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Sweden, the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) is the food authority and the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) handles plant health.
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 raspberries available?
Fresh raspberries from the Loukkos are available from October to June. Frozen or stored lots are available all year. Domestic raspberries in Sweden are mainly available from July to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from October to June, when local supply is low.
Can you supply raspberries to buyers in Sweden?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Sweden in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping raspberries to Sweden take?
About 5 days by road through Spain, France, Germany and Denmark, or with a ferry crossing from northern Germany.
Who checks imported raspberries in Sweden?
EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Sweden, the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) is the food authority and the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) handles plant health.
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