An increasingly important partner. Poland’s exports to and investment in Ukraine
An increasingly important partner. Poland’s exports to and investment in Ukraine

Author(s): Sławomir Matuszak
Subject(s): Politics, National Economy, Governance, Geopolitics
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: Russia; Ukraine; Polish-Ukrainian trade
Summary/Abstract: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a surge in Polish-Ukrainian trade, mainly due to an increase in Polish exports which grew by more than 80% between 2021 and 2023. Poland’s imports have remained at pre-war levels, with the exception of a spike recorded in 2022 due to an influx of cereals and oilseeds. In 2023, the value of Poland’s exports to Ukraine was almost triple that of its imports from that country. At present, Ukraine ranks sixth among Poland’s export partners. Although the increase in exports was mainly recorded in categories such as weapons, ammunition and fuels, more dynamic export activity also occurred in numerous other sectors, including clothing, footwear and furniture. Despite periodic border blockades, road and rail transport played a key role in trade and no noticeable disruptions in export activity to Ukraine were recorded.

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