Moroccan strawberries for buyers in the United Kingdom
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in the United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom
Domestic strawberries in the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
UK supermarkets buy berries all year through a small number of packers; Morocco is one of the main winter and spring suppliers.
- New Covent Garden Market (London)
- New Spitalfields Market
- Supermarket packers and category managers
Getting it to the United Kingdom
Loads leave the Loukkos by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and Europe, or by ferry routes that serve the UK, so fresh produce reaches the United Kingdom in a few days.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 3–4 days by road through Spain and France and across the Channel; some services run by sea direct to southern English ports.
- Entry and controls
- The UK has its own border regime: the importer pre-notifies on IPAFFS, and APHA's Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate checks marketing standards.
Documents to expect
- Phytosanitary certificate issued by ONSSA
- UK import pre-notification by the importer (IPAFFS)
- Residue analyses against UK maximum residue levels
- Commercial invoice, packing list and transport documents
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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
Loads leave the Loukkos by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and Europe, or by ferry routes that serve the UK, so fresh produce reaches the United Kingdom in a few days.
How long does shipping strawberries to the United Kingdom take?
About 3–4 days by road through Spain and France and across the Channel; some services run by sea direct to southern English ports.
Who checks imported strawberries in the United Kingdom?
The UK has its own border regime: the importer pre-notifies on IPAFFS, and APHA's Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate checks marketing standards.
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