Why is this important
The discussion of entering the Polish and, in general, European market is important because exports to the EU are driven by specific barriers — certification to European standards, the quality of commercial offer preparation, and systematic market analysis. The indicators of supplies to Poland and the structure of exports by product groups allow us to understand which areas already provide the main volume and where there is potential for expansion. If the government genuinely supports the certification process through incentives and subsidies, it can remove one of the key restrictions and accelerate export growth for a larger number of companies.
What happened
- The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Poland held an online meeting with domestic exporters on increasing export potential and entering the European, particularly Polish, market.
- The event was aimed at introducing entrepreneurs to compatriots with practical experience in Poland, as well as exchanging business approaches, advice, and recommendations.
- Participants were briefed on the work, results, and plans for exporting Uzbek products to Poland, and the discussion continued in a question-and-answer format, with suggestions and conclusions recorded.
Numbers and facts
- In 2025, $136 million worth of goods were exported from Uzbekistan to Poland, and Poland ranked 3rd among European countries and 19th in the world.
- The main share in the supply structure was made up of textile products worth $41.4 million, which was named the largest export direction in terms of commodity groups.
- The volume of exports of metals and metal products reached $39.3 million, which is also among the key positions.
- Food exports were estimated at $14 million, while fuel, energy, and petroleum products were estimated at $7 million.
- Separately, it was stated that with the support of the certification process and the introduction of benefits and subsidies, this could lead to a 3-4-fold increase in export volumes.
- Earlier, the president called Poland the key “gateway” to EU markets and instructed the Uzbek ambassador in Warsaw to prepare proposals to reduce logistics costs, as well as to achieve a separate corridor for Uzbek cargo carriers at the Brest border crossing with the Polish side.
Context
- For companies already selling in the EU or just planning to exit, the main practical conclusion is that without European certificates, a clear strategy, and regular market analysis, growth will be limited, even if there is demand.
- For the state and relevant structures, the topic of certification becomes a point where point-based benefits and subsidies can yield disproportionately high results, because it is there that exporters often “stick”.
- For regional administrations and the Export Promotion Agency, such a meeting is a way to collect typical business requests and translate them into solutions that remove recurring barriers.
