In the last 30 years, Poland’s GDP per capita has increased by around 150 percent, which is more than any other country in Europe. In 2018, Poland became the first post-communist country to join the FTSE Russell list of developed markets, with a growth rate that ranked among the highest in the EU. With 40 million inhabitants, it is without a doubt a high-potential market. Nevertheless, due to the aging population and the low unemployment rate, companies do have to offer great working and development opportunities to attract skilled workers.

Poland is Central Europe’s leading economy. As the only growing market in the EU during the financial crisis, Poland now has an economy the size of Sweden. In addition to the healthy economic growth rate and good business climate, the geographical proximity to Sweden creates plenty of business opportunities.

Opportunities for Swedish companies

Trade between Sweden and Poland is continuously growing, and the Polish market is becoming increasingly important for Swedish products. The export to Poland has doubled in the past nine years and is still on the rise. At the same time, the export per capita is still smaller than to the Baltics, so there is plenty of room for further growth. Read our Country managers advice below on how to make the most of the current potential.

How we can help

Business Sweden has been operating in Poland since 1991 with an office in Warsaw. The Warsaw office also covers operations with Ukraine and Romania. We offer both strategic and operational support and can help you grow sales with our extensive network.