Was bedeutet der Begriff "EXW (Ex Works)"?

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EXW (Ex Works) is one of the eleven Incoterms® 2020 rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and represents the seller’s minimum obligation. The seller merely makes the goods available for collection at their own premises (works, warehouse); they do not have to load them or clear them for export.

From the point of collection, the buyer bears all costs and risks – loading, pre- and main carriage, export and import clearance, duties and insurance. Transfer of risk and cost takes place at the seller’s named place.

EXW is suitable for any mode of transport but is viewed critically in international trade: the buyer must arrange export clearance in the seller’s country, which is often difficult in practice. FCA is therefore frequently recommended as a more buyer-friendly alternative.

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