IFFIP 2025 – International Forum of Food Industry and Packaging

The Exhibition

International Forum of Food Industry and Packaging IFFIP is the major event of the packaging and food industry of Ukraine and is the connecting link between suppliers and manufacturers of equipment, packaging, and processing and manufacturing companies. IFFIP is represented by independent specialized exhibitions of Pack Fair, Food Expo, FoodTechMash, Bakery & Confectionery Industry.

The actuality of the subject area is caused by the demand for rapid development of food production, improvement of quality and safety due to packaging.

Exhibitions of the International Forum of Food Industry and Packaging IFFIP represent:

• Finished food products and beverages of Ukrainian and foreign production;
• Equipment for manufacture of food products, beverages, their pre-packing, bottling and packaging;
• All possible solutions for qualitative operation of enterprises in different areas of food industry: industrial automation, logistics, hygiene and other;
• Different types of packaging for food and non-food products;
• Equipment and technologies for packaging production;
• Raw materials for packaging production.From year to year

IFFIP is visited by:

• Manufacturers and suppliers of food products, franchise networks selling finished food products
• Companies from the agricultural sector, including agricultural farms, producers of agricultural products, and suppliers of packaging solutions for agricultural products
• Representatives of retail networks, establishments of HoReCa segment
• Manufacturers of packaging products and equipment for its production
• Producers of industrial goods who need packaging (pharmaceutists, manufacturers of souvenirs and toys, furniture and building materials producers, workers of agrarian companies and others).

The Market

The agricultural and food industry remains a cornerstone of Ukraine’s economy. While production has traditionally focused on goods with low to medium added value, there are significant opportunities for foreign companies, especially those supplying advanced technology and high-quality food products. Ukraine’s fertile black soil and vast agricultural lands continue to position it as a leading global agricultural producer, benefiting the local food industry.

In 2023, Ukraine’s agricultural exports were valued at approximately $22 billion, accounting for a substantial portion of the country’s export revenues. This figure represents a slight decrease from the previous year, primarily due to challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions in export logistics.

Despite these challenges, Ukraine managed to export around 43 million metric tons of grain in 2023, an increase from 37 million metric tons in 2022. This growth was achieved through the establishment of alternative export routes and the resilience of the agricultural sector.

The production of grains and oilseeds in 2023 was estimated at 76.7 million tons, reflecting a 5% increase compared to 2022. This uptick is attributed to favorable weather conditions and effective farming practices.

The sector comprises over 6,000 companies, including national and international firms, as well as vertically integrated agricultural holdings. Notably, international companies are increasingly utilizing their Ukrainian facilities for exports to third countries, leveraging favorable production costs.