Moroccan watermelons for buyers in Spain
We find and verify watermelon suppliers around Larache for buyers in Spain, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local watermelon seasons in Spain
Domestic watermelons in Spain are mainly available from June to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from May, when local supply is low.
Who buys watermelons in Spain
- 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.
- 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 watermelons available?
Fresh watermelons from the Loukkos are available from May to July. Domestic watermelons in Spain are mainly available from June to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from May, when local supply is low.
Can you supply watermelons 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.
How long does shipping watermelons 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 watermelons 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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