Moroccan strawberries for buyers in Austria
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Austria, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in Austria
Domestic strawberries in Austria are mainly available from May to July. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to April, when local supply is low.
Who buys strawberries in Austria
Austria is a smaller market where most fresh produce is bought by a few retail groups, often through German or Italian importers.
- Großgrünmarkt Wien (Vienna)
- Retail buying offices
Getting it to Austria
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Austria in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 4 days by road via Spain, France and Germany or Italy.
- Entry and controls
- EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Austria, AGES is responsible for food safety and 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 strawberries available?
Fresh strawberries from the Loukkos are available from December to May. Frozen or stored lots are available all year. Domestic strawberries in Austria are mainly available from May to July. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to April, when local supply is low.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in Austria?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Austria in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping strawberries to Austria take?
About 4 days by road via Spain, France and Germany or Italy.
Who checks imported strawberries in Austria?
EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Austria, AGES is responsible for food safety and plant health.
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