Ricard Raspall | International Export Consultant | Textile & Industrial Markets
International export strategist with 30+ years of experience developing structured export departments, agents and distributor networks with global sales growth across 30+ countries.
Helping industrial and textile companies build structured export systems.
Executive Overview
With more than three decades of international export management experience, I have supported manufacturers in expanding across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
My work has generated over €100M in cumulative export sales, combining strategic market analysis with direct commercial execution.
Unlike theoretical advisory models, my approach is rooted in real negotiation, distributor development and international market exposure.
Currently active as Fractional Export Manager for an industrial knitted fabric manufacturer (Germany, France, Austria) and as exclusive Commercial Representative in Spain for Italian textile manufacturers specialising in performance fabrics, intimate apparel and swimwear. This active market presence is not incidental — it is the foundation of relevant, current and applied advisory work.
International Footprint
Throughout my career, I have developed commercial networks and export operations in:
European Union (France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Austria, Portugal)
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa)
Asia-Pacific (Japan, South Korea, Australia)
This exposure allows anticipation of market risks before they become structural obstacles.
My fluency in English, French, German and Italian and experience in all these markets allow for direct and efficient communication, adapted to each geographical and commercial context.
Who Works with an International Export Consultant
CEOs
Industrial SMEs
Textile manufacturers
Companies with 2–10M€ turnover seeking structured export growth
Selected Projects · International Export Consultant in Action
European Market Consolidation | Technical Textiles
A Spanish producer with inhouse knitting and dyeing needed to expand into EU markets, without the cost of a full-time export manager.
Export Development & Sales Growth
Built a complete export department for a mid-sized textile company, expanding into 30+ countries and boosting international sales and global brand visibility.
Market Entry Strategy Spain
Guided an Italian textile producer into the Spanish market, securing high-value clients while preserving margins and brand positioning.
International Market Expansion Action
Helped a Spanish textile manufacturer move beyond domestic saturation, targeting key markets and defining trade fairs strategy.
Global Market Intelligence Through Trade Fairs
→ How geopolitics affects your supply chain — Strategic Guide
Regular exhibitor and market analyst at leading European textile fairs:
Première Vision · Paris – Strategic sourcing & premium textile positioning
Milano Unica · Milano – European high-end fabric market
Munich Fabric Start · Munich – European sourcing & innovation platform
Techtextil · Frankfurt – Global benchmark for technical textiles
This deep sector knowledge, combined with active current market operations, provides a practical framework grounded in real commercial experience.
Professional Philosophy
International expansion is not about geography.
It is about structure, positioning, disciplined execution and controlled risk.
Export growth requires:
Prioritization
Margin alignment
Market adaptation
Long-term distributor management
Sustainable international presence is built step by step — not through opportunistic exporting.
As an international export consultant with three decades of direct field experience, I have seen the same pattern repeat across markets and sectors: companies with strong products fail internationally not because of what they make, but because of how they approach market entry. The difference between sustainable export growth and costly market experiments is almost always structural — not commercial.
This is why every engagement at GTI·BCN begins with a diagnostic phase — not with a sales pitch. An international export consultant who skips the diagnosis is not protecting your interests.
Are you evaluating international expansion or restructuring your export approach ?
A senior perspective can significantly reduce risk and accelerate structured growth
Ricard Raspall | International Export Consultant | Market Development | Textile Export Expertise
