Moroccan watermelons for buyers in Portugal
We find and verify watermelon suppliers around Larache for buyers in Portugal, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local watermelon seasons in Portugal
Domestic watermelons in Portugal are mainly available from July to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from May to June, when local supply is low.
Who buys watermelons in Portugal
- MARL (Lisbon wholesale market)
- Porto (Maia) wholesale market
Getting it to Portugal
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Portugal in a matter of days.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 1–2 days by road via Spain.
- Entry and controls
- EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Portugal, the DGAV is the plant-health and food authority.
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 watermelons available?
Fresh watermelons from the Loukkos are available from May to July. Domestic watermelons in Portugal are mainly available from July to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from May to June, when local supply is low.
Can you supply watermelons to buyers in Portugal?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Portugal in a matter of days.
How long does shipping watermelons to Portugal take?
About 1–2 days by road via Spain.
Who checks imported watermelons in Portugal?
EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Portugal, the DGAV is the plant-health and food authority.
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