Incoterms as such were created by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in 1936. Since then, the international transport community has witnessed multiple changes and new editions of Incoterms, such as those of 1953, 1967 and 1976. But over the past 50 years, these revisions have taken place periodically every ten years, becoming effective at the beginning of each decade and giving rise to the Incoterms 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010. 

Catalonia has increased its agri-food exports by 4.02% in the first half of 2019 and for the first time reaches a trade surplus in agri-food matters. 

Agroindustry is the 1st sector of Catalan industry in terms of business volume. It represents 16% of Catalonia's total GDP and is an important generator of employment. In 2017, Catalonia was the European leader in exports of the agri-food sector to Europe. The Catalan agri-food sector occupies a decisive and strategic weight for the present and future of the country. It is one of the main sectors of the Catalan economy and a leading and reference cluster in Europe. 

The entry into force of the Mercosur-European Union free trade agreement could mean savings of 11.9 million euros for the Catalan agri-food industry. The commercial agreement, still to be ratified, will result in the total or gradual disappearance of tariff rates, benefiting key sectors in Catalan exports, such as wine and cavas, olive oil and meat products. 

In 2017, Catalonia sold its products with the highest value 2017 and exceeded €10,000 M for the first time. We export food and beverages to 201 markets, the most important of which is the European Union, followed by Asia.  

Brief review and comparison between Incoterms 2010 and 2020, which will be published shortly. One of the essential aspects to highlight in the new Incoterms 2020 is the transversal or systemic view. It is about visualizing the Incoterms taking into account all the departments of the company and taking into account all the logistical, administrative, regulatory and legislative needs that affect the decision to use one Incoterm or another. In short, it is about eliminating the risks and costs of any international sales operation. 

Catalonia is the best rated region by Financial Times for foreign investment. The agri-food sector covers 12.9% of the total foreign investments made in Catalonia. 

Prodeca has carried out, in collaboration with Acció, the first mapping of the agri-food sector in Catalonia, taking into account its entire value chain. It includes from the primary sector to the agri-food processing industry, distribution or points of sale and consumption (Horeca sector). On the other hand, it takes into account all the specialized auxiliary industry (packaging, aromas, ingredients, processing machinery, packaging machinery, logistics...).  

A differentiating factor in Catalonia is that it has twelve Denominations of Origin (DO), which guarantees quality and diversity. It also provides the added value of guaranteed traceability and compliance with national and international quality standards.