Exporting guide to

Poland

Overview

Located in Central Europe, Poland is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of 312,696 km2. It has a strong growing economy, and the spending power of Polish consumers increase the benefit of UK exporters.

Trade statistics

£8.8 billion total UK exports to Poland for the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023)

22nd largest UK export market

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023)

1.1% of total UK exports for the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023)

Popularity of UK goods and services

Poland is a market that offers a wide range of opportunities for UK businesses. Opportunities are particularly available for UK companies that specialise in the fields of financial services, energy, infrastructure and technology.

Strategic location

Located at the crossroads of European trade and transport routes, Poland is an good entry point for UK companies to other Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries as well as emerging markets further east.

Top five UK goods exported to Poland, in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022

Goods Value (£billion)
Crude oil 1.4
Non-ferrous metals 0.3
Specialised machinery (capital) 0.3
Cars 0.2
Toilet & cleansing preparations 0.2

Source: ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: April 2023
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Top five UK services exported to Poland, in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022

Service Value (£million)
Travel 893.0
Other Business Services 701.0
Transportation 354.0
Telecommunications, computer and information services 319.0
Intellectual property 147.0

Source: ONS UK trade in services: service type by partner country, non-seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023
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Poland: at a glance

Economic growth

5.9%

Actual figure (IMF, 2021)
The UK is 7.4% (IMF, 2021, projected figure)

GDP per capita

$17,946

Actual figure (IMF, 2021)
The UK is $47,329 (IMF, 2021, projected figure)

Currency

Złoty

Business languages

Polish

You’re likely to need a translator

Time zone

GMT + 1

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