China overtakes Germany as Poland’s biggest source of imports for first time
It ends a period of around 35 years in which Germany had consistently held top spot.
China has become Poland's largest source of imports for the first time, overtaking Germany in July 2026, according to new data from the central bank. The shift in Poland's import structure ends a period of around 35 years during which Germany had consistently held the top spot. Imports from China surged, driven by a sharp increase in Chinese cars, while imports from Germany declined.
In July 2026, imports of Chinese goods rose by 28.8% year-on-year, while imports from Germany fell by 1.8%. During the same period, imports of computers, electronics and optical equipment from China increased by 31.5% year-on-year, the strongest increase since 2022. Germany continues to be Poland's largest trading partner, receiving goods worth €69.8 billion in the first seven months of the year, or 26.3% of all Poland's exports.
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