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Finnish companies in Poland – from modern industry to sustainable development

This publication highlights the significant presence of Finnish investors in Poland, the development of trade relations and the growing impact of knowledge and innovation exchange, which benefits both economies.

We are pleased to present the report “Finnish companies in Poland – from modern industry to sustainable development” prepared by the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce under the honorary patronage of the Embassy of Finland in Poland.

The report is part of a large-scale project marking the 20th anniversary of the SPCC, summarising the presence of Nordic companies in Poland, investments made in the Polish market over the last two decades, and the scale of trade.

Finland and Poland are linked by a strong and dynamic economic partnership, which includes €2 billion in Finnish investments and a contribution to Poland’s GDP worth PLN 9 billion. Over the past two decades, our trade relations have strengthened significantly – Polish exports to Finland have increased almost sixfold since 2004, and total trade reached €6.7 billion in 2023.

is the value of capital invested by Finnish companies in Poland

the increase in Finnish investments since 2017

number of people employed by Finnish companies in Poland

the value of trade between Poland and Finland

The presence of Finnish companies promotes the exchange of knowledge and innovation, contributing to the development of modern industry and advanced services, benefiting both economies. The new technologies sector is developing particularly dynamically, with Finnish companies significantly increasing their presence in Poland, taking advantage of the strong domestic market, highly qualified staff and the opportunity to reach global customers.

In addition, Finnish companies are actively participating in the green transformation of the Polish economy, focusing on sustainable development and long-term value creation. As both economies evolve, our partnership continues to offer new opportunities for growth and cooperation, even in increasingly challenging times.

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With their strong focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, Finnish businesses have made a significant
impact on Poland’s economic landscape.

Päivi Laine

Ambassador of Finland to Poland

For Fortum, Poland represents a land of opportunities. We see immense potential in the further transformation of the sector, which is both a major challenge and an opportunity for the development of district heating.

Piotr Górnik

VP Heating and Cooling Poland, CEO of Fortum Power and Heat Polska Sp. z o.o.

One of the key areas that has significantly expanded in the recent year is preventing financial crime. Poland has become a European competence hub in this area and as such has attracted various financial institutions, including Nordea.

Paweł Jemioł

Head of Operations, Nordea

Production plants in Poland, located in Ostrołęka, Łódź, Mosina, and Tychy, are an integral part of Stora Enso’s structure, supporting the company’s strategic goals, such
as striving for sustainability and innovation. Due to its
strategic location, close to important European mar-
kets and well-developed infrastructure, Poland plays
a key role in our company’s global structure.

Tomasz Żebrowski

President of the Management Board of Stora Enso Poland SA

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