Invest in Poland
Poland, the engine
of Central Europe.
Your next opportunity.
Poland is today one of Europe's most dynamic economies. With over 1,200 French companies already established and €35 billion in bilateral trade in 2023, the Polish market is the obvious next step for ambitious French companies.
35 bn €
Franco-Polish bilateral trade
2023 — French Treasury
1,200
French companies in Poland
2023 — CCIFP
227,000
Direct jobs created by French companies
2022 — French Treasury
27 bn €
French FDI stock in Poland
2023 +5% vs 2022 — Banque de France
3rd
Largest foreign employer in Poland (after Germany & USA)
French Treasury · 2024
Why Poland
6 reasons to invest in Poland right now.
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Sustained economic growth
Poland is one of the few European economies that did not experience recession during the 2008 crisis. Its GDP has doubled in 20 years, from €200bn to over €750bn.
GDP 2023: +2.9% · GDP per capita: €22,300 (+180% in 20 years)
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Qualified and competitive workforce
Poland trains more engineers per year than Germany. Labour costs remain 40–50% lower than in France, but productivity and qualification levels are among the highest in Central Europe.
Unemployment 2024: 2.9% · 500,000 graduates/year
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Strategic geographic location
At the crossroads of Europe, Poland gives access to a market of 450 million consumers. Its transport infrastructure, modernised with European funds, is now among the best on the continent.
38 million inhabitants · Access EU + Eastern Europe
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Institutional and legal stability
An EU member since 2004, Poland applies Community law. The legal framework for foreign investors is clear, protective and aligned with European standards.
EU member since 2004 · Schengen area
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Innovation dynamism
48% of French companies in Poland increased their investments in 2023. 41% conduct R&D activities, and 43% of innovations developed in Poland have been deployed in other group countries.
48% investment increase in 2023 · CCIFP
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Accelerating ecological transition
78% of French companies in Poland conduct environmental protection activities. Poland is in full energy transition, creating immense opportunities in renewables, mobility and energy efficiency.
78% of French companies active in CSR · CCIFP
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