Moroccan potatoes for buyers in Portugal
We find and verify potato suppliers around Larache for buyers in Portugal, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Who buys potatoes 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 potatoes available?
Fresh potatoes from the Loukkos are available from February to June.
Can you supply potatoes 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 potatoes to Portugal take?
About 1–2 days by road via Spain.
Who checks imported potatoes 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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