Moroccan peanuts for buyers in Spain

We find and verify peanut suppliers around Larache for buyers in Spain, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.

Who buys peanuts 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 peanuts available?

Peanuts are harvested from September to November and sold from storage all year.

Can you supply peanuts 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 peanuts 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 peanuts 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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