The UK overtakes the US as fifth-largest non-EU export destination for Spanish food and drink
The value of food and drink exports from Spain to the UK reached €5.1bn in 2024, according to the Spanish government.
The country has now overtaken the US to become the fifth largest export market for these products outside of the EU.
To mark the milestone, 21 Spanish food and drink businesses will showcase products to attendees at Taste Spain London 2025.
Hosted by Foods and Wines from Spain and Alimentos de España at The View, London, the trade-only event aims to connect leading producers of quality Spanish food and drink with buyers from the retail, hospitality, and foodservice sectors, including importers, distributors, and independent specialists.
Visitors will have the chance to explore delicious products including Ibérico, DOP Teruel, and other hams, a range of cheeses such as Manchego, olives and olive oils, gourmet condiments and spices, preserved vegetables, breads, sweet foods, and more.
They will also have the chance to meet the people behind these products, and discuss opportunities in the UK market.
Interest in Spanish gastronomy has boomed in the UK in the past decade, with the opening of new restaurants and growing sales of a wide range of produce from Spain.
“This is a must-attend event for UK food and drink professionals to explore the incredible range of quality Spanish products on offer,” said Fernando Muñoz, director food, wine and gastronomy department at Embassy of Spain in London.
“There is real momentum in the UK market, and Taste Spain London 2025 will allow buyers to connect with the producers who will help them bring new lines to customers and develop this business further still.”
