ITPC Barcelona

What ITPC Barcelona does

ITPC Barcelona (Indonesian Trade Promotion Center, Barcelona) is a non-profit government organization established under the Indonesian Ministry of Trade and supervised by the Directorate General for National Export Development (DGNED). It is part of Indonesia's global trade promotion network and operates from a headquarters at Calle Aribau 250 in Barcelona, Spain, with a staff of 1-10. Its mandate is to facilitate two-way trade between Indonesian exporters and Spanish and Spanish-speaking importers by providing free trade services across both sides of the market.

The organization's core offerings comprise a searchable online directory of verified Indonesian exporters, a public trade inquiry form that routes buyer requests to exporters, business matching and matchmaking assistance, PDF-based product catalogs, and trade exhibition facilitation in both Spain and Indonesia. The technology stack is a multilingual (English, Spanish, Bahasa) web platform hosted at itpc-barcelona.es, supplemented by official Android and iOS applications distributed via Google Play and the Apple App Store, and integrated with the parent DGNED's national B2B directory INAEXPORT. ITPC Barcelona also runs physical Indonesian pavilions at major Spanish exhibitions including EXPOHOGAR Barcelona, Alimentaria, and Seafood Expo Global, while promoting flagship Indonesian shows such as Trade Expo Indonesia, IFEX, INACRAFT, and IFFINA.

ITPC Barcelona does not generate commercial revenue. All services are provided free of charge and the organization is fully funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade through DGNED. Its two customer segments are Indonesian exporters (predominantly SMEs in furniture, textiles, F&B, spices, coffee, leather, rubber, and handicrafts) seeking European market access, and Spanish importers seeking verified Indonesian suppliers. Measurable commercial impact includes USD 70 million in memorandums of understanding signed between Indonesian exporters and Spanish partners during Trade Expo Indonesia 2024, covering furniture, home decoration, textiles, and food and beverage products.

Name

ITPC Barcelona

Legal name

Indonesian Trade Promotion Center, Barcelona

Website

https://itpc-barcelona.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ITPC Barcelona is a non-profit Indonesian government trade promotion office that facilitates bilateral trade by connecting Indonesian exporters with Spanish-speaking buyers through a free exporter directory, business matching, and trade exhibition services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Promotion Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Trade facilitation services
• Export promotion services
• B2B trade directory
• Business matching services
• Export-import consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trade Facilitation Services: ITPC Barcelona is a non-profit government organization. All services are provided free of charge to both Indonesian exporters and Spanish/Spanish-speaking buyers. The organization is funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, Directorate General for National Export Development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ITPC Barcelona operates a free, government-backed trade facilitation platform that connects Indonesian exporters with Spanish and European buyers. Its core offerings include a searchable directory of verified Indonesian exporters, a public trade inquiry system routed to Indonesian suppliers, business matching services, and organization/promotion of trade exhibitions in both Spain and Indonesia. All services are provided free of charge to users and funded by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade through the Directorate General for National Export Development.

Product overview

ITPC Barcelona is a non-profit government organization under the supervision of the Directorate General for National Export Development, Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia. The organization operates as a trade promotion center that provides a suite of services to facilitate two-way trade between Indonesia and Spain. Its core offerings include an Indonesian Exporter Directory (a searchable database of verified Indonesian exporters), Indonesian Product Catalogs (PDF-based product showcases), Business Matching Services, Trade Inquiry Services, Trade Exhibition Facilitation, and a Mobile Application. The platform serves as a bridge connecting Indonesian exporters with Spanish importers, offering all services free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indonesian Exporter Directory Searchable database of verified Indonesian exporters across multiple product categories including food & beverage, furniture, textiles, electronics, and more. Enables Spanish buyers to find and connect with Indonesian suppliers.
• Indonesian Product Catalogs PDF-based product catalogs showcasing Indonesian export products including Textile & Clothing, Sport Shoes, Plastic Houseware, and Indonesian Rattan with detailed product information, available to international buyers.
• Business Matching Services Facilitates connections between Indonesian exporters and Spanish importers through trade inquiries, matchmaking assistance, and organizing business meetings to enhance two-way trade engagements.
• Trade Inquiry Services Provides a trade inquiry form allowing Spanish companies to submit product requests, connect with Indonesian exporters, and receive assistance in sourcing Indonesian products.
• Trade Exhibition Facilitation Assists Indonesian companies in participating in trade shows throughout Spain and promotes Indonesian participation in international exhibitions including Trade Expo Indonesia, IFEX, INACRAFT, and Alimentaria.
• ITPC Barcelona Mobile Application Official mobile application for ITPC Barcelona available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, enabling users to access exporter information and trade services on mobile devices.
• Trade Expo Indonesia Promotion Promotion and facilitation services for Trade Expo Indonesia, Indonesia's largest multi-product export exhibition held annually at Indonesia Convention Exhibition, connecting Indonesian exporters with global buyers.
• INACRAFT Promotion Promotion services for INACRAFT (Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair), Indonesia's premier craft exhibition serving as a benchmark for the nation's craft industry.
• IFFINA Promotion Promotion and facilitation for IFFINA (Indonesia International Furniture & Craft Fair), Southeast Asia's prominent furniture and craft exhibition showcasing Indonesian craftsmanship.

Quantifiable outcome

• USD 70 million in trade agreements facilitated during TEI 2024 through 5 MoUs signed between Indonesian exporters and Spanish partners

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spanish Trading PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 October 2024Spanish companies and importers who signed MoUs worth USD 70 million during TEI 2024 for furniture, home decoration, textiles, and food & beverage products from Indonesian suppliers facilitated by ITPC Barcelona.
• Directorate General for National Export Development (DGNED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent government organization supervising ITPC Barcelona. Part of Indonesia's global trade network under the Ministry of Trade. Provides strategic direction and funding for export promotion activities.
• Ministry of Trade of the Republic of IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate parent organization providing mandate and funding for ITPC network abroad. Oversees all Indonesian Trade Promotion Centers globally.
• Indonesian Embassy in Madrid (Trade Attache)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian Embassy Trade Attache in Madrid collaborates with ITPC Barcelona, particularly in supporting Indonesian pavilions at major Spanish exhibitions like Alimentaria.
• Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and FisheriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry supporting Indonesian seafood exporters participating in Seafood Expo Global Barcelona through the Indonesian Pavilion organized by ITPC Barcelona.
• Indonesian exporters (featured companies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian companies listing products on ITPC Barcelona platform seeking Spanish and European buyers. Includes furniture, textile, food & beverage, spice, and handicraft exporters.
• PT Debindo (Debindomulti Adhiswasti)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOrganizer of Trade Expo Indonesia exhibitions. ITPC Barcelona collaborates to promote TEI to Spanish buyers and facilitate their participation.
• Indonesian Trade Promotion Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of Indonesian Trade Promotion Centers under Ministry of Trade, serving Indonesian exporters across multiple countries and regions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Italian Trade Agency (ITA): Italian government agency promoting Italian exports globally via a foreign-office network, trade fairs, buyer missions and B2B matchmaking. Same government-led trade promotion model as ITPC Barcelona.
• Enterprise Singapore: Singapore government agency promoting Singapore-based exporters abroad through overseas offices, business matching, and trade exhibitions. Same government-trade-promotion model as ITPC Barcelona, applied to Singapore.
• KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency): South Korean government trade promotion agency with a global network of offices linking Korean exporters to foreign importers, providing business matching, market intelligence and trade event services. Direct functional equivalent to ITPC Barcelona for Korea.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization): Government-backed Japanese trade promotion agency operating offices worldwide to connect Japanese exporters with foreign buyers. Most structurally comparable to ITPC Barcelona — same mandate, same B2B matchmaking model, same exhibition facilitation role, just at much larger scale.
• ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones: Spain's national trade promotion agency, operating as ITPC Barcelona's domestic counterpart. While focused on Spanish outbound exports, it works on the same buyer-supplier matchmaking, exhibition and trade intelligence functions within Spain.

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba.com: The dominant global B2B cross-border e-commerce platform. Directly competes with ITPC Barcelona's exporter directory and inquiry-routing model at vastly greater scale, with far richer supplier data, reviews and transaction tooling.
• Global Sources: Hong Kong-based B2B sourcing platform with deep Asian supplier directories and integrated trade show operations (Global Sources Exhibitions). Competes with both the directory and exhibition facilitation sides of ITPC Barcelona.

Emerging players

• TradeKey: Pakistan-headquartered B2B marketplace serving SMEs in emerging markets. Smaller and less curated than Alibaba, but offers a similar buyer-supplier matchmaking model that overlaps with ITPC Barcelona's directory service.
• EC21: Korean-origin B2B trading platform connecting global buyers with Asian suppliers. Comparable directory and inquiry model to ITPC Barcelona, with focus on Asian exporters — directly adjacent to ITPC's exporter base.

Regional players

• ProColombia: Colombian government trade promotion agency promoting non-traditional exports to international markets, including Spanish-speaking Europe. Same government-led promotion model as ITPC Barcelona, but serving exporters from a different country and leveraging Spanish-language market overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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