The Madrid Chamber of Commerce analyzes the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on exports

 

La Cámara de Comercio de Madrid celebrated the 28 de abril at the Palacio de Santoña a technical conference to assess how the conflict in Oriente Medio It affects exporting companies, highlighting the urgency of implementing contingency plans in the face of logistical and energy volatility.

 

Resilience and 360º vision: The new map of foreign trade

 

In an environment marked by uncertainty, the Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Servicios de Madrid It has brought together key players in the foreign trade sector to analyze the impact of the geopolitical crisis. The session, entitled “Impact of the conflict in the Middle East: challenges for exporting companies”He stressed that political stability and transport security are critical elements for the functioning of international markets today.

 

Ángel Asensio, President of the Cámara de Comercio de MadridHe opened the meeting by noting that “Geopolitics, economics, and logistics are now deeply interconnected.”. By Ángel AsensioCompanies must strengthen their resilience and diversify risks to maintain their competitiveness in a scenario where traditional trade routes face constant threats.

 

Logistics and regulations: The pillars of competitiveness

 

During your speech, Sabino UrtiagaNational Sales and Marketing Manager of Kuehne+NagelHe emphasized that the role of the logistics operator has evolved into a service of strategic consulting. “We believe we can provide support with a risk and regulatory consulting service to help understand the sanctions, new tariff rules and the necessary documentation.”, he claimed Sabino Urtiaga.

 

From Kuehne+Nagel Three fundamental pillars are proposed for exporting companies: the creation of resilient supply chains with contingency plans, the establishment of transparent channels with clients and the fostering of trusting relationships based on the exchange of information about risks and concerns.

 

From price to shortages: The risks in the Strait of Hormuz

 

For its part, Ricardo Santamaría, Director of Country Risk at CesceHe warned about the worsening effects of the conflict as it drags on. The impact is no longer limited to the substantial rise in oil and gas prices, but also affects key sectors such as... fertilizers and critical raw materials.

 

“The strangulation of Estrecho de Ormuz It continues, and the effects are expected to be more severe. We are starting to talk less about price levels and more about supply problems for some products.”Said Ricardo SantamaríaThe executive of Cesce He highlighted that the export of HeliumThe supply of kerosene, crucial for semiconductor production, and the potential shortage of kerosene, which is already leading airlines to suspend flights for the summer, are signs of a scenario “turbulent and worrying”.

 

 

Key facts from the day at the Santoña Palace

 

Concept	Event Details
Date of celebration	April 28th 2026
Headquarters	Palacio de Santoña, Madrid
Organiser	Cámara de Comercio de Madrid
Participating Entities	Cesce, Kuehne+Nagel, Clúster Marítimo Español, Comunidad de Madrid
Materials at risk	Hydrocarbons, fertilizers, helium and kerosene

 

Mitigation strategies in the face of global instability

 

The day also included the participation of Juan Díaz Cano, vice president of Clúster Marítimo Español, and the retired admiral general Fernando García Sánchezwho provided a technical perspective on maritime safety and risk management in international operations. Key recommendations for companies include:

 

• Diversification: Implement strategies to reduce dependence on critical routes such as the Suez Canal or the Estrecho de Ormuz.
• Financial Risk Management: use tools Cesce to secure operations against non-payment or political instability.
• Logistics Forecasting: Constant evaluation of trends in maritime transport to anticipate stockouts.

 

Despite the complexity, experts agree that the normalization of activities could take months or even years, especially due to the damage to energy infrastructure that requires complex repairs.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the impact in the Middle East

1. How does the conflict in Iran affect global agricultural production?

The conflict directly impacts the fertilizer market. Disruptions to its supply could severely affect agricultural production globally, particularly impacting poor countries. África subsahariana that depend on food imports.

2. What services can help companies cope with regulatory changes?

Operators such as Kuehne+Nagel They offer regulatory and risk consulting to help companies understand new international sanctions, tariffs, and the documentation needed to comply with their suppliers and customers.

3. Why is helium a critical raw material in this conflict?

Helium is essential for the technology industry, specifically for the production of semiconductorsThe strangulation of strategic routes in Oriente Medio This puts its exports at risk, which could worsen the electronics supply crisis.