POTATO IMPORT CAMPAIGN
Potato Import Campaign from Egypt and Israel to Spain (January – May 2026)
Potatoes from Egypt – Controls
- 100% inspection contrs at PIF (Border Inspection Post)
- Pre-physical control analysis focused on Ralstonia Solanacearum (3–7 days)
- Cutting 200 tubers per lot
- Shipping may take 10–12 days
Egyptian Potatoes – Recommendations
- Distribute volumes across multiple ports
- Pallets with NIMPF 15 mark (herringbone)
- Group batches at the start of the campaign
- Cert. Correct phytosanitary products (immediate rejection if there is no batch identification)
- Recommended ports: Valencia, Barcelona, Castellón, Algeciras, Cartagena
Potatoes from Israel
Fewer checkpoint complications, physical inspection of approximately 15-20% of containers.
Ideal port: Valencia (experienced inspectors).
Additional options: Castellón and Barcelona.
Complete customs and phytosanitary management. Entrust your imports to agro-logistics experts.
