Spain and Ukraine strengthen their B2B agri-food alliance, driven by a 13% growth in exports

Business and logistics meeting in the agri-food industry

The Madrid Chamber of Commerce has been the setting for a strategic B2B forum to boost business between Spanish distributors and 14 Ukrainian manufacturers, in a context marked by the 13% growth in Spanish agri-food exports to this market during 2025.

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La Cámara de Comercio de Madrid It hosted a business forum and B2B meetings to connect Spanish distributors with a delegation of 14 agri-food manufacturers from UcraniaThe meeting, held within the framework of the Enterprise Europe NetworkIt seeks to capitalize on the 13% growth in Spanish exports to the Ukrainian market recorded in 2025 and open new avenues for trade cooperation.

Agri-food trade in record numbers

The trade of food and beverages between España y Ucrania It is currently experiencing a period of remarkable expansion. According to data for 2025, Spanish agri-food exports to the Ukrainian market increased by 13 %This figure highlights the growing complementarity and demand between the two European markets. This business meeting takes place against a backdrop of record highs for the Spanish export sector.

Trade Indicator (2025)	Figure / Data
Growth of Spanish exports to Ucrania	13 %
Companies of Ucrania in B2B delegation	14 manufacturers

B2B meetings to connect supply and distribution

The forum has been specifically designed for retailers, purchasing managers, traders, importers and distributorsThe central objective is to address key aspects such as market access, product positioning and opportunities in Spanish food distribution, both in its modern and traditional aspects.

To this end, the event featured a diverse range of export offerings that open up high-value commercial opportunities and included the following segments:

• Organic products and plant-based alternatives.
• Snacks, sweets and drinks.
• Dairy products, sauces and condiments.
• Solutions for retail, gourmet channel, B2B sector and HoReCa channel.

Analysis of the key players in the match

During the day, various authoritative voices from the sector analyzed the potential of this bilateral collaboration. Rada Ivanova, International Advisor of the Cámara de Comercio de MadridHe highlighted the institutional and practical relevance of the forum: «Today in the Cámara de Comercio de MadridAt our business school, we received an institutional and business delegation from Ucrania, organized by the Alliance of Companies in the Food Sector Association in UcraniaWe have organized B2B meetings between the 14 Ukrainian companies present here today with their samples, interested in seeking cooperation agreements and boosting bilateral cooperation.«.

For its part, Ruslana Rymarska, CEO of the Ukrainian Food Manufacturers AllianceHe emphasized the sector's efforts to evolve in the foreign market and overcome the perception that Ucrania «is only a supplier of raw materials«. According RymarskaThe current objective of its associates is to add value to their products in order to connect with brands of España and offer «tasty food to the world market«.

From the perspective of the Spanish business sector, Carlota Heredia, responsible for Quality and Export of Cortijo Suerte Alta, showed his clear support for the matchmaking initiative: «We have come to this event to establish business relationships with companies from Ucrania who are being very brave today and who are making a great effort to come here to España and we wanted to reciprocate«.

Key points and frequently asked questions about agri-food trade between Spain and Ukraine

What is the strategic objective of the Business Match forum?

The main objective is to promote new B2B business opportunities in the food and beverage industry, directly connecting Ukrainian manufacturers with strategic importers, distributors and retailers in the Spanish market.

What does the growth of Spanish exports from the sector to Ukraine indicate?

The 13% increase recorded in 2025 in Spanish agri-food exports to Ucrania This reflects a growing synergy and complementarity between both markets, as well as a favorable environment for the expansion of Spanish supply in Europa del Este.

What type of trade offer is the Ukrainian delegation presenting?

The 14 participating companies offer a diversified portfolio tailored to European demand, geared towards both retail and the HoReCa channel. Their offerings range from organic products and plant-based alternatives to value-added snacks, beverages, sauces, and condiments.