Moroccan strawberries for buyers in Belgium
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Belgium, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in Belgium
Domestic strawberries in Belgium are mainly available from April to October. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to March, when local supply is low.
Who buys strawberries in Belgium
Belgium has its own greenhouse strawberries for much of the year, so Moroccan fresh lots fit best in winter, and frozen lots go to the bakery and dairy industry.
- Port of Antwerp-Bruges
- BelOrta auction (Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
- Brussels wholesale market
Getting it to Belgium
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Belgium in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 3 days by road via Spain and France.
- Entry and controls
- EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Belgium, the FASFC (AFSCA/FAVV) is the food-safety and plant-health 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 strawberries available?
Fresh strawberries from the Loukkos are available from December to May. Frozen or stored lots are available all year. Domestic strawberries in Belgium are mainly available from April to October. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to March, when local supply is low.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in Belgium?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Belgium in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping strawberries to Belgium take?
About 3 days by road via Spain and France.
Who checks imported strawberries in Belgium?
EU entry controls happen at Algeciras for trucks. In Belgium, the FASFC (AFSCA/FAVV) is the food-safety and plant-health authority.
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