Fresh-Food Wholesale and Logistics

Mercamadrid, S.A. is Spain’s leading fresh-food distribution, sales, processing, and logistics platform. It describes itself as Europe’s largest food-trade complex and operates as a food hub with specialized wholesale markets organized by product.

Markets and Business Areas

Central Fruit and Vegetable Market: 65,000 m² of covered space across six buildings.
Central Fish Market: 33,000 m² of covered space and 650 meters of loading docks; Mercamadrid describes it as Europe’s leading market in its segment.
Central Meat Market: operating for more than 20 years and bringing together numerous meat companies.
Hospitality building: renovated space with 48 sales units.
Commercial area: 31,000 m² of landscaped and developed space with services and restaurants.
Services and Warehousing area: additional space for businesses operating at the complex.

Scale and Activity

In 2025, 3.63 million metric tons of fresh food were sold through the platform, up 0.8% from 2024. Domestic products accounted for 73% of sales. Meat led growth in fresh products, followed by fish and seafood and then produce. More than 20,000 people and 15,000 vehicles pass through the complex daily.

Services for Food Businesses

Mercamadrid offers food-industry professionals accreditation, customer service, electric-vehicle charging points, access rates, ticket billing, access systems for vehicles and accredited visitors, workplace-risk-prevention coordination, and an international outreach office. It also provides business and product directories, statistics, training, guided tours, and a Fruit School. Available spaces are listed for businesses interested in setting up at the complex.

Certifications and Sustainability

Mercamadrid has earned UNE 19601 certification for its criminal-compliance management system. Its sustainability work includes adding 10 electric-vehicle charging points powered by 100% renewable energy and expanding on-site energy use. The company also runs initiatives to reduce food waste and promote local products.

Location

Avda. de Madrid Mercamadrid, nº 3 B, 28053 Madrid, Spain.

About Mercamadrid