Moroccan potatoes for buyers in Spain
We find and verify potato suppliers around Larache for buyers in Spain, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Who buys potatoes 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 potatoes available?
Fresh potatoes from the Loukkos are available from February to June.
Can you supply potatoes 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 potatoes 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 potatoes 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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