Fifty Spanish companies travel to Poland to boost trade and investment

 

From 11 to 13 February, Warsaw hosts the Spain-Poland Business Meeting, an event that brings together 50 Spanish companies from strategic sectors such as energy, transport infrastructure and space, con el objetivo de consolidate and expand trade and investment relations between both countries. The initiative, promoted by ICEX Spain Export and Investments and the Spanish Trade Office in Warsaw, responds to the growing interest of Spanish companies in the Polish market and to the strong economic bond that unites both nations.

 

Poland has become a Key destination for Spanish investment in Central Europea Investment stock of 6.356 billion euros in 2022 what generates more than 37.500 jobs in the country. Likewise, Spain is ranked as one of the Major investors in Poland, ranking sixth in 2023, according to ICEX data.

 

El commercial exchange between the two countries has also experienced a significant growth In recent years, driven by the Strong Polish domestic demand and economic recovery after the pandemicPoland has positioned itself as a Strategic business partner for Spain, and the Business Meeting seeks to further deepen these relationships.

 

An ambitious programme to foster networking and cooperation

 

The Spain-Poland Business Meeting offers a complete and dynamic program that includes B2B bilateral meetings, dialogue tables y sectoral panels. The main objective is to facilitate contact between Spanish and Polish companies, identify business opportunities y Promote cooperation and investment projects.

 

ICEX and the Spanish Trade Office in Warsaw have organized More than fifty B2B meetings solutions for Spanish companies, in order to Maximize your potential for success in the Polish market. In addition, new products have been scheduled networking activities all with foster the exchange of ideas and experiences Among the participants.

 

 

The Spain-Poland Business Meeting is an example of Spain's firm commitment to strengthening economic and trade relations with Poland

 

High-level institutional presence

 

The Business Meeting has had the Inauguration by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise of Spain, Carlos Cuerpo, and the Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of Poland, Michal Baranowsky.

 

The Minister of the Corps has highlighted the 50% growth in bilateral trade relations in the last five years, reaching 22.000 billion euros in trade in goods and services. He also highlighted the Presence of more than 300 Spanish companies in Poland, which actively contribute to the local economic and productive fabric.

 

Sectoral panels to address challenges and opportunities

Within the framework of the Business Meeting, the following events have been held: three sectoral panels dedicated to analyze business opportunities in the sectors of solar energy, infrastructure and space.

 

On solar energy sector, the record growth of installed capacity in Poland was highlighted, as well as the favourable outlook for onshore wind energy.

 

As for the infrastructure, the extensive Polish railway network and the ambitious modernisation plans underway were highlighted. The growth of air traffic and the prospects for expansion of Polish airports were also discussed.

 

Regarding space sectorThe remarkable development of the Polish industry since its accession to the European Space Agency in 2012 was highlighted, as well as the goal of reaching 3% of the European market by 2030.

 

A comprehensive service for the internationalization of Spanish companies

ICEX offers a integral service to Spanish companies that participate in Business Meetings, which includes advice and information on the target market, preparation of personalized meeting agendas, support in networking activities y subsequent follow-up all with ensuring the success of internationalization projects.