
Insights for Poland
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May 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation
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Summary: In summary, Poland's trade dynamics in May 2026 reflect a mixed performance. Month-on-month, total exports decreased by 273.5 million USD (0.75%), while imports fell by 600.91 million USD (1.58%). Year-on-year, total imports increased by 2.18 billion USD (6.15%), and total exports rose by 1.83 billion USD (5.33%). The trade flow indicates a robust growth in imports from key partners like China and the United States, while exports showed resilience despite some declines in specific markets.
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MoM insights: In May 2026, Poland's imports saw significant changes with Norway leading the increase at 1.3 billion USD, reflecting a month-on-month growth of approximately 67%. The United States followed with a 2.34 billion USD import value, showing a 15% increase. The Netherlands also contributed positively with 1.6 billion USD, marking an 18% rise. Conversely, imports from Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei, and China experienced declines, with Saudi Arabia dropping by 402.32 million USD (a 54% decrease), Chinese Taipei by 322.96 million USD (49%), and China by 212.74 million USD (3.56%).
On the export side, the United Kingdom led with 1.94 billion USD, a modest increase of 8.5%. Cyprus showed remarkable growth with 91.72 million USD, a 305% increase, while India contributed 175.6 million USD, reflecting a 42% rise. However, exports to Czechia, Germany, and the Unknown category saw declines, with Czechia down by 160.6 million USD (6.7%), Germany by 144.46 million USD (1.5%), and Unknown by 71.01 million USD (62%). Overall, total exports decreased by 273.5 million USD (0.75%), while imports fell by 600.91 million USD (1.58%).
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YoY insights: Year-on-year analysis for May 2026 shows that Poland's imports from China reached 5.76 billion USD, with a notable increase of 676.5 million USD (13.3%). The United States also saw a significant rise, with imports valued at 2.34 billion USD, up by 561.45 million USD (31.5%). Norway's imports increased by 366.94 million USD (39.4%), totaling 1.3 billion USD. On the downside, imports from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria decreased, with South Korea down by 319.31 million USD (31.6%), Saudi Arabia by 191.18 million USD (36.3%), and Algeria by 130.04 million USD (96%).
For exports, Ukraine led with 1.41 billion USD, an increase of 252.91 million USD (21.8%). The United Kingdom followed with 1.94 billion USD, up by 218.41 million USD (12.6%), and the United States at 1.18 billion USD, reflecting a growth of 182.26 million USD (18.2%). However, exports to Mexico, Belgium, and Sweden saw declines, with Mexico down by 56.86 million USD (36%), Belgium by 49.9 million USD (5.9%), and Sweden by 37.54 million USD (3.9%). Overall, total imports increased by 2.18 billion USD (6.15%), while total exports rose by 1.83 billion USD (5.33%).
