Textile Sector: Textile continues to be the largest segment in the Indian exports to Poland. Polish Imports of textiles and textile articles from India have grown to US$ 645 mn in 2023 marking an substantial growth over the last decade. However, there exists much potential to enhance our exports in the textiles sector provided conducive environment is created for Indian exporters.
Pharmaceutical and chemicals Sector: Chemical Industry is a major sector of Polish economy and Poland is a net importer of chemicals. Chemical products figures in top 5 exports items from India to Poland with organic chemicals taking the lead. Given Poland’s strategic location, shortages in health care personnel and around 25% growth in pharma market in last 5 years, there are good opportunities for Indian exporters and investors. OTC drugs, food supplements and generic drugs are particular areas of opportunities. Poland is largely dependent on India for active substances for critical medicines and imports raw materials for the production of antibiotics - salt of erythromycin (for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin, urinary tract infections and postoperative infections), acyclovir (for shingles and herpes); neomycin used for wound infections and rifampicin for tuberculosis.
Engineering Sector Collaboration: Polish public sector companies have, in the past, played a substantial role in development of mining and power sectors in India. They have collaborated in reorganization of some Indian collieries, besides supplying mining machinery, equipment, technical know-how and training. Coal India Limited’s trainee engineers are already receiving training in Polish mines which specializes in intelligent mining. India and Poland signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 4 February 2019, in New Delhi to enhance bilateral cooperation in the coal and mining sector.
India’s IT & ICT Sector in Poland: Indian companies have sensed opportunities in Poland for over a decade and have made it a destination of choice for near-shoring operations targeted at Europe. Around thirteen Indian IT companies, employing more than 10,000 professionals, are currently active in Poland. Growth in the Polish IT industry is driven by rising incomes, investment in data networks, high levels of computer literacy support and retail hardware demand. Indian companies have sensed opportunities in Poland for over a decade and have made it a destination of choice for near-shoring operations targeted at Europe. Among others, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL have a strong presence in Poland.
Poland is also a host to a number of popular and internationally reputed trade fairs which attract visitors and buyers from around Europe and other countries – including India. Indian trade delegations took part, among others, in Fast Textile Show, Warsaw Food Expo, Warsaw Tools & Hardware Show, BBT Leather Show, Stone Pozna?.
Among most prominent Expo arenas in Poland the biggest, and the most recognizable are:
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Warsaw PTAK Expo
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Pozna? Congress Center
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Kielce Fairground
