Moroccan watermelons for buyers in the United Kingdom
We find and verify watermelon suppliers around Larache for buyers in the United Kingdom, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse and the paperwork ourselves.
Who buys watermelons in the United Kingdom
- 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 watermelons available?
Fresh watermelons from the Loukkos are available from May to July.
Can you supply watermelons 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 watermelons 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 watermelons 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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