Market information about Poland

Norwegian companies have also established a presence in the Polish market in automotive parts manufacturing, the maritime industry, engineering services, ICT and media. The Polish government's infrastructure investment plans include the digitalisation of society, including e-health and the development of smart cities.

Poland is the largest market among the 'new' EU countries, with sustained strong growth, increasing purchasing power and a highly educated and competitive workforce. Around 300 small and medium-sized Norwegian companies operate in Poland, and the country is now one of Norway's ten most important trading partners.

The EEA and Norway Grants give Norwegian companies the opportunity to secure project funding by partnering with a company in Poland. The most relevant programme is 'Green Innovation and Business Development', which supports the joint development, testing and piloting of new technologies and solutions, as well as competence transfer from Norway to the company in Poland. Read more about project opportunities through the EEA and Norway Grants.

Poland is rapidly transitioning from a country with high levels of air pollution and CO2 emissions towards greater use of renewable energy. Most of Poland's electricity and primary energy still comes from coal. This results in significant CO2 emissions and poses challenges to the EU's strategy to increase the share of renewable energy. This creates promising opportunities for companies offering solutions in areas such as energy-saving technologies, hydrogen use and energy storage.

Poland has sufficient water resources, but faces challenges related to water quality and wastewater management. Extensive efforts are under way to modernise wastewater systems, develop systems that reduce water consumption and build water reservoirs. This creates opportunities for companies with expertise in water treatment, measurement and efficiency.

Get in touch with the embassy for more information about Poland.