Moroccan table olives for buyers in the UAE
We find and verify table olive suppliers around Larache for buyers in the UAE, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Who buys table olives in the UAE
- 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 table olives available?
Table olives are harvested from October to January and sold from storage all year.
Can you supply table olives 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 table olives 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 table olives 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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