Moroccan strawberries for buyers in the UAE
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in the UAE, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in the UAE
Almost no strawberries are grown in the UAE, so imports cover the whole year, and Moroccan fresh lots are available from December to May.
Who buys strawberries in the UAE
The UAE grows almost no berries, so imports cover the whole year; Dubai also re-exports across the Gulf.
- Al Aweer Central Fruit and Vegetable Market (Dubai)
- Jebel Ali port
- Hotel and catering importers
Getting it to the UAE
Fresh berries usually fly; avocados, watermelons, frozen fruit and peanuts go by sea in refrigerated or dry containers. Transit to the UAE depends on the shipping line and port, so we confirm timings with your forwarder before you commit.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 1 day by air from Casablanca for fresh berries; about 2–3 weeks by sea to Jebel Ali for frozen and hardier fresh produce.
- Entry and controls
- Imports are controlled by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and, in Dubai, by Dubai Municipality food safety, with labelling in Arabic.
Documents to expect
- Phytosanitary certificate issued by ONSSA
- Certificate of origin
- Labelling and registration as required by the destination food authority
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading or air waybill
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. Almost no strawberries are grown in the UAE, so imports cover the whole year, and Moroccan fresh lots are available from December to May.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in the UAE?
Fresh berries usually fly; avocados, watermelons, frozen fruit and peanuts go by sea in refrigerated or dry containers. Transit to the UAE depends on the shipping line and port, so we confirm timings with your forwarder before you commit.
How long does shipping strawberries to the UAE take?
About 1 day by air from Casablanca for fresh berries; about 2–3 weeks by sea to Jebel Ali for frozen and hardier fresh produce.
Who checks imported strawberries in the UAE?
Imports are controlled by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and, in Dubai, by Dubai Municipality food safety, with labelling in Arabic.
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