Moroccan watermelons for buyers in Belgium
We find and verify watermelon suppliers around Larache for buyers in Belgium, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Who buys watermelons in Belgium
- 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.
- 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 watermelons available?
Fresh watermelons from the Loukkos are available from May to July.
Can you supply watermelons 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.
How long does shipping watermelons to Belgium take?
About 3 days by road via Spain and France.
Who checks imported watermelons 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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