Moroccan watermelons for buyers in France
We find and verify watermelon suppliers around Larache for buyers in France, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local watermelon seasons in France
Domestic watermelons in France are mainly available from July to August. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from May to June, when local supply is low.
Who buys watermelons in France
- 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.
- 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 watermelons available?
Fresh watermelons from the Loukkos are available from May to July. Domestic watermelons in France are mainly available from July to August. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from May to June, when local supply is low.
Can you supply watermelons 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.
How long does shipping watermelons to France take?
About 2 days by road to Perpignan and 2–3 days to the Paris region (Rungis).
Who checks imported watermelons 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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