Moroccan strawberries for buyers in Spain
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Spain, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in Spain
Domestic strawberries in Spain are mainly available from January to June. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December, when local supply is low.
Who buys strawberries in Spain
Spain grows berries itself (Huelva), so Spanish buyers mostly use Moroccan lots to start their season earlier, to fill programmes, and for the freezing industry.
- Algeciras port
- Mercamadrid
- Mercabarna (Barcelona)
- Huelva berry packers
Getting it to Spain
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Spain in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 1 day by road to Andalusia and 1–2 days to Madrid or Barcelona; the ferry from Tanger Med to Algeciras takes under 2 hours.
- Entry and controls
- Loads enter the EU at the border control post in Algeciras. SOIVRE (the Spanish trade inspection service) checks marketing standards; plant health is checked at the same post.
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 Spain are mainly available from January to June. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December, when local supply is low.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in Spain?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Spain in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping strawberries to Spain take?
About 1 day by road to Andalusia and 1–2 days to Madrid or Barcelona; the ferry from Tanger Med to Algeciras takes under 2 hours.
Who checks imported strawberries in Spain?
Loads enter the EU at the border control post in Algeciras. SOIVRE (the Spanish trade inspection service) checks marketing standards; plant health is checked at the same post.
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