Moroccan strawberries for buyers in France
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in France, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in France
Domestic strawberries in France are mainly available from April to July. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to March, when local supply is low.
Who buys strawberries in France
Perpignan is Europe's main logistics hub for Moroccan and Spanish produce: many importers there re-pack and distribute across France and northern Europe.
- Saint-Charles International (Perpignan)
- Marché international de Rungis
- Retail and food-industry buyers nationwide
Getting it to France
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach France in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 2 days by road to Perpignan and 2–3 days to the Paris region (Rungis).
- Entry and controls
- Trucks enter the EU at the border control post in Algeciras (Spain), where plant-health and marketing-standard checks are done. In France, the DGCCRF and DGAL carry out further controls.
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 France are mainly available from April to July. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to March, when local supply is low.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in France?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach France in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping strawberries to France take?
About 2 days by road to Perpignan and 2–3 days to the Paris region (Rungis).
Who checks imported strawberries in France?
Trucks enter the EU at the border control post in Algeciras (Spain), where plant-health and marketing-standard checks are done. In France, the DGCCRF and DGAL carry out further controls.
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