Moroccan raspberries for buyers in Portugal
We find and verify raspberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Portugal, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local raspberry seasons in Portugal
Domestic raspberries in Portugal are mainly available from March to November. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to February, when local supply is low.
Who buys raspberries in Portugal
Portugal is a berry producer itself (Odemira, Alentejo), so the opportunity is mainly early-season fresh lots, frozen fruit and avocados.
- 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. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- 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 raspberries available?
Fresh raspberries from the Loukkos are available from October to June. Frozen or stored lots are available all year. Domestic raspberries in Portugal are mainly available from March to November. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to February, when local supply is low.
Can you supply raspberries 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. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping raspberries to Portugal take?
About 1–2 days by road via Spain.
Who checks imported raspberries 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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