A Strategic Dialogue for Agro-Industrial Growth and Export-Oriented Development
Introduction: A New Stage of Ukrainian–Turkish Economic Cooperation
In recent years, economic cooperation between Ukraine and Turkey has entered a new and more substantive phase. Beyond traditional trade relations, both countries are increasingly focused on industrial cooperation, technology exchange, and long-term partnerships in strategic sectors, including agriculture, food processing, logistics, and industrial manufacturing.
Against this backdrop, a high-level business event held in Odesa became an important platform for strengthening bilateral dialogue and identifying practical cooperation opportunities. The event was organized by the Trade Attaché Office of the Consulate General of Turkey, led by Trade Attaché Mr. Alptekin TORUSDAĞ, in cooperation with the Regional Development Agency of the Odesa Region and the Association of Employers’ Organizations of the Odesa Region, with the participation of the Odesa Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
LARGOS | Agro-Industrial Real Estate Agency took part in this substantive and highly productive meeting, which brought together Ukrainian and Turkish companies operating across manufacturing, construction, food industry, logistics, and technology sectors.
For LARGOS, this dialogue was particularly valuable in the context of agro-industrial development and poultry sector modernization, areas where Ukrainian–Turkish cooperation demonstrates strong synergetic potential.
Turkey and Ukraine: Complementary Economic Models
Turkey and Ukraine possess complementary economic structures that create a solid foundation for long-term cooperation.
Ukraine offers:
- A strong agricultural raw material base
- Competitive production costs
- Strategic geographic access to EU, Middle East, and Asian markets
- Significant demand for modernization of agro-industrial infrastructure
Turkey, in turn, brings:
- Advanced manufacturing capabilities
- Well-developed agro-industrial technologies
- Strong expertise in poultry farming, food processing, and construction
- Export-oriented industrial solutions proven in international markets
This complementarity allows both countries to move beyond simple trade and toward joint value creation.
ÜTİK Business Mission: Practical B2B Dialogue
Within the framework of the ÜTİK business mission, Ukrainian companies had the opportunity to conduct direct B2B negotiations with Turkish businesses representing key industrial sectors, including:
- Manufacturing and industrial equipment
- Construction and engineering solutions
- Food industry and processing technologies
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Technology and automation systems
Unlike formal diplomatic meetings, this format allowed participants to engage in practical, market-oriented discussions, focused on real projects, operational models, and implementation opportunities.
Focus on the Poultry Industry: Strategic Importance for Ukraine
For the LARGOS team, the poultry sector emerged as one of the most strategically significant areas of discussion.
Poultry farming plays a critical role in Ukraine’s food security and export potential. However, many Ukrainian poultry enterprises face challenges related to:
- Outdated production infrastructure
- Insufficient automation
- Biosecurity risks
- Energy inefficiency
- Limited access to modern integrated solutions
Turkey’s poultry industry, by contrast, is recognized for its high level of technological development, efficient operational models, and strong export orientation.
Turkish Poultry Farming Models: Lessons for Ukraine
During the discussions, Turkish partners shared valuable insights into:
- Operational structures of modern poultry farms
- Integrated production cycles
- Advanced biosecurity standards
- Climate control and feeding automation
- Digital monitoring and farm management systems
These models demonstrate how efficiency, scale, and quality control can be achieved simultaneously — a particularly relevant example for Ukraine as it modernizes its agro-industrial base.
Technology and Equipment Cooperation Opportunities
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the identification of new cooperation opportunities with Turkish manufacturers of modern poultry farm equipment.
Turkish companies presented solutions that:
- Meet international quality and safety standards
- Are scalable for farms of different sizes
- Offer competitive cost-to-performance ratios
- Are suitable for both greenfield and brownfield projects
This opens new prospects for Ukrainian poultry enterprises seeking to modernize or expand production capacities.
Import and Export Perspectives: Beyond Raw Materials
A separate focus of the discussions was placed on import and export opportunities, extending beyond feed raw materials.
Participants explored:
- Export of Ukrainian agricultural inputs
- Import of high-tech poultry equipment
- Joint supply of integrated solutions
- Potential localization of production in Ukraine
Such cooperation allows Ukrainian companies to move up the value chain, strengthening export competitiveness and reducing dependency on raw material exports.
Role of LARGOS: Bridging Assets, Investors, and Technology
At LARGOS | Agro-Industrial Real Estate Agency, we view such dialogue as an essential element of our mission.
LARGOS specializes in:
- Agro-industrial real estate
- Poultry farms and livestock complexes
- Food processing facilities
- Industrial land plots and brownfield assets
Our role is not to manufacture equipment or operate farms, but to connect investors, operators, and industrial assets, creating conditions for sustainable and scalable projects.
Industrial Real Estate as the Foundation of Cooperation
Every successful agro-industrial project begins with:
- A properly selected site
- Clear legal status of land and buildings
- Access to logistics and utilities
- Scalability for future expansion
Through partnerships with international technology providers, including Turkish manufacturers, Ukrainian projects can be implemented faster and with lower operational risk.
Odesa as a Strategic Platform for International Cooperation
The choice of Odesa as the venue for the business mission was highly symbolic.
Odesa is:
- A key logistics hub on the Black Sea
- A gateway between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
- A center of international trade and investment
This makes the region a natural platform for Ukrainian–Turkish cooperation, particularly in export-oriented industries.
Long-Term Vision: From Dialogue to Projects
The meeting confirmed that Ukrainian–Turkish cooperation is moving:
- From general interest to concrete discussions
- From trade to industrial partnerships
- From short-term deals to long-term strategies
For Ukraine, such cooperation accelerates modernization.
For Turkey, it opens access to new markets and industrial expansion opportunities.
Conclusion: A Solid Foundation for Strategic Partnership
The business event in Odesa clearly demonstrated the considerable potential for deepening economic and sector-specific cooperation between Ukraine and Turkey.
For LARGOS, participation in this dialogue reinforces our commitment to:
- Supporting international partnerships
- Facilitating agro-industrial investment projects
- Promoting Ukraine as a platform for export-oriented production
We sincerely thank the organizers, partners, and all participants for the high level of engagement, constructive dialogue, and openness to cooperation.
We are confident that the initiated dialogue will serve as a solid foundation for a fruitful, mutually beneficial, and long-term partnership between Ukrainian and Turkish businesses.
