WHO WE ARE

EXTENDA is the Trade Promotion Agency of Andalusia, a company owned by Andalusia’s Regional Government in conjunction with the Andalusian Chambers of Commerce which is dedicated to the international promotion of Andalusian products and the expansion of Andalusian business in foreign markets.

With offices all over the world and thanks to its qualified and dynamic staff, EXTENDA has the perfect position to:

– Identify the companies that produce the goods and services that you may require.

– Track down potential partners in Andalusia.

– Find information on Andalusian global commerce, international fairs
and other promotional activities carried out in Andalusia.

WHERE WE ARE

Andalusia is the largest region in Spain and it is located in the south of the country. It has a unique geographic location as a passageway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean as well as between Europe and Africa. Its location at the crossing of many intercontinental commercial routes makes the region an ideal platform for accessing the European, African, Latin American and Middle-Eastern markets.

EXTENDA has its main office in Sevilla, the capital of the region. We also have an extensive foreign network up to 50 countries.

ANDALUCÍA

Area: 87.597 km2

Population: 8,4 million 18 % of Spanish population

GDP: €167,5 bn.

Exports: €32,4 bn 10,2% of Spanish regular exporting companies

STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES

• Food and beverages
• Habitat
• Fashion
• Cultural industries
• Aeronautics
• Logistics and transport
• Biotechnology
• Agricultural Supply Industry
• General industry
• Construction materials, equipment and machinery
• Property promotion and construction
• Food technology
• Health Technology
• ICT
• Energy
• Environment
• Company services
• Spanish as economic resource

SERVICES

EXTENDA offers traders, distributors and other professionals worldwide, promotion and information services:

– Information and Research on Andalusia’s offer of products and services which provides direct answers to your inquiries.

– Visits to Andalusia, with the purpose of going to business facilities and gaining first-hand knowledge on Andalusian production..

– International Trade Shows which exhibit Andalusian products in major international showrooms.

– Opportunities to meet with Delegations of Andalusian producers..

– We support importers in the Promotion of Andalusian Brands..

– We can be your platform to highlight the opportunities your country has to offer to Andalusian companies.

INVESTMENTS

In the case of overseas companies wishing to invest in our region more specific services may be offered through our brand Invest in Andalusia such as:

Assistance with the Investment Plan

– Assigning a sector specialist as dedicated project manager.

– Preparing objective and accurate economy, industry and market intelligence.

Assistance with location and site selection.

– Preparing tailor-made reports on your project in Andalusia.

Assistance in the Implementation of your investment.

– Coordination of site visits to companies, universities and potential partners.

– Advice on workforce availability & costs, recruitment and operating costs & taxes.

– Dedicated service to access potential investment incentives.

– Advice on intellectual property regarding patents, brands and industrial design.

– “Soft landing” – welcome service to provide the integration of foreigners in Andalusia into multinational companies.