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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. 

Food and beverage exporting companies have been growing significantly in the 2007-2017 period, reaching 5,933 companies in 2017, 1.23% more than in 2016. In 10 years, food and beverage exporting companies have increased by 42.14%. 

The Catalan agri-food sector and its exports are the engine of the economy. In this context, the sector stands out Meat and pork , with 33% of total agri-food exports, followed by the fine food sector, with 29%.

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.  

In 2018, agri-food exports to Catalonia generated a business volume of €9,842m, an increase of 21.97% in the period from 2013 to 2018. This date makes it the European leader in growth. 

The Port of Barcelona is the leader in southern Europe and 4th in the world, with 2.5 million cruise passengers, while the Airport has 40 million passengers and is an important center for the transport of goods. These data are an example that Catalonia has a network of infrastructures that allow global connectivity conducive to international trade. 

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...).  

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 Gastronomy Plan, promoted by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishing and Food through Prodeca, in coordination with the Department of Business and Knowledge through the Catalan Tourism Agency, has drawn up, with the collaboration of more than 120 experts in the sector, a transversal diagnosis of its main areas as well as an identification of the main challenges and lines of future action. 

The world market for sweets and snacks is valued at €79,180M. It is an important sector within Catalonia's fine food products. Let's take a brief look at the data that characterizes it and the consumer profile