DOING BUSINESS IN
POLAND THE EEPC INDIA ‘DOING BUSINESS’ SERIES
THE EEPC INDIA ‘DOING BUSINESS’ SERIES
DOING BUSINESS IN
POLAND Embassy of India Warsaw, Poland
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Department of Commerce Ministry of Commerce & Industry Government of India
DOING BUSINESS IN POLAND
Doing Business in Poland Š EEPC India, February 2014
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POLAND P
OLAND is a democratic parliamentary republic whose rules of functioning are laid down in its 1997 Constitution. Its political system is based on the separation of and balance between the legislative, executive and judicial powers. Poland is the 34th most populous country in the world, the sixth most populous member of the European Union. Poland is situated in the northern part of Central and Eastern Europe on the Baltic cost, with Germany to the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east, and the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad to the north . The country is divided into 16 voivodeships (provinces), 379 powiats (counties), including 65 cities with powiat status, and 2,478 gminas (municipalities). The territory of Poland covers 12,685 square kilometres.The high professional qualifications of Polish society are one of the key factors that make Polish employees attractive for foreign investors. Poland has been considered to have one of the fastest growing economies in Central Europe with an annual growth rate of over 6%. Since the year of 1992, the Polish economy has enjoyed an accelerated recovery, although growth has recently slowed. The country has received over US$50 billion in direct foreign investments, which is the result of Poland’s growth- and investment-friendly climate. In 2002, the Polish government announced a new set of economic reforms which were designed to suit the reform process from the beginning of the 90’s. The climate for investment activities in the coming years should be good due to the fact that Poland has implemented a number of investment-friendly policies. The year of 2015 will bring many changes, as Poland prepares to adopt the Euro instead of the Polish Zloty as its currency.
Official Name: Republic of Poland Capital: Warsaw Geographic coordinates: Latitudes 49째 and 55째 N, and longitudes 14째 and 25째 E Area: 312,685 sq km In comparison to the world: 70 Land: 304,255 sq km Land boundaries: 3,047 km
Contents
About Poland
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Key demographic indicators Key economic indicators Business Information Public holidays in Poland Poland visa regulations
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• Reasons to invest in Poland • Investment sectors & regions entitled to incentives • Government policy and regulations on foreign investment in the country • Regulatory environment • Dos and don’ts • Business structure • Major economic sectors
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India and Poland Major trade fairs and exhibitions in Poland Useful contacts Online services of importance Important phrases in Polish
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About Poland Key demographic indicators
GDP - composition by sector:
Agriculture: 3.5% Industry: 34.2% Services: 62.3% (2012 est.)
Exports
$192.3 billion (2012 est.)
Export Commodities
Machinery and transport equipment 37.8%, intermediate manufactured goods 23.7%, miscellaneous manufactured articles 17.1%, food and live animals 7.6% (2011)
Export Partners
Germany 26.0% United Kingdom 7.0% Czech Republic 6.5% France 6.0% Russia 5.2% Italy 5.0% Netherlands 4.6% (2012 est.)
Total Population
38,383,809 (July 2013 est.)
Age Structure
0-14 years: 14.6% (male 2,881,605/female 2,721,614) 15-24 years: 12.3% (male 2,412,546/female 2,313,222) 25-54 years: 44.1% (male 8,506,429/female 8,408,872) 55-64 years: 14.5% (male 2,632,058/female 2,952,063) 65 years and over: 14.5% (male 2,142,246/female 3,413,154)
Median age
male: 37.5 years female: 40.9 years (2013 est.)
Population Growth Rate
-0.09% (2013 est.)
Languages
Polish (official) 97.8%, other and unspecified 2.2% (2002 census)
Literacy
total population: 99.7% male: 99.9% female: 99.6% (2011 est.)
Imports
$206.5 billion (2012 est.)
Major cities
Cracow (Krakow), Gdansk, Poznan, Szczecin, Warsaw, Wroclaw
Import Commodities
machinery and transport equipment 38.8%, intermediate manufactured goods 21.0%, chemicals 15.0%, minerals, fuels, lubricants and related materials 12.6%, miscellaneous manufactured articles 9.0% (2011)
Import Partners
Germany 27.3% Russia 12.2% Netherlands 5.9% China 5.4% Italy 5.2% Czech Republic 4.3% France 4.2% (2012 est.)
Exchange Rate
1Polish Zloty= 0.32 US Dollar
Ports & Terminals
Sea Port Port of Gdańsk Port of Gdynia Port of Szczecin-Świnoujście Port of Ustka Port of Kołobrzeg
Key economic indicators GDP (purchasing power parity):
$799.2 billion (2012 est.) Country comparison to the world: 21 $783.6 billion (2011 est.) $751.1 billion (2010 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$470.4 billion (2012 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
2% (2012 est.) Country comparison to the world: 135 4.3% (2011 est.) 3.9% (2010 est.
GDP - per capita (PPP):
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$21,000 (2012 est.) Country comparison to the world: 67 $20,500 (2011 est.) $19,700 (2010 est.)
Business Information Climate
The climate in Poland is moderate continental, comparable to that of the northern Midwest of the U.S.A., with longer winters and rainier springs. The temperatures in the summer hover between +19 and +36C and drop to -9 and -30C in winter. Winter tends to take a hold from early December to late March with a fairly quick transition into the summer in late April.
Business hours and timing
Office: Monday - Friday: 8:00h - 18:00h Bank: Monday – Friday: 8:00h – 18:00h Saturday: 9:00h – 13:00h
India’s Time difference with Poland
India is 4:30 hours ahead of Poland
Flight Connectivity
No direct flight is available between India and Poland. Duration from New Delhi (DEL) to Warsaw, Poland (WAW) is around 10hrs 45mins, 1+ Stop.
Public holidays in Poland Holiday
Date
NewYear’sDay
1 January
Epiphany
6 January
Labour Day
1 May
Constitution Day
3 May
Assumption Day
15 August
All Saints Day
1 November
Independence Day
11 November
Christmas
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December
Poland visa regulations Schengen C-type visa The unified Schengen visa (C-type visa valid in Schengen states) entitles the holder to stay in the territory of all Schengen states. The Schengen visa with limited territorial validity (C-type visa valid only in Poland or with validity excluded for a specified Schengen state/states) only entitles the holder to stay in the territory of the state/states for which it is valid.
National D-type visa Staying in the territory of Poland for a total of more than 90 days (at least 91 days) during one or more visits within a half-year period calculated from the date of first entry, a national D-type visa is required. The national D-type visa entitles the holder to: a) stay in the territory of Poland throughout the period of its validity; b) additionally move within the territory of other Schengen states for up to three months within a half-year period. Transit airport visa To travel by air from a third state to another third state with a stopover at an airport in the Schengen area (in the territory of the Republic of Poland) and also: a) Not intend to leave the international transit area of the airport and b) Holds the citizenship of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan or Sri Lanka, - an A-type airport transit visa is required. The A-type airport transit visa only entitles the holder to stay in the international transit area of the airport (it does not entitle the holder to enter Schengen territory or leave the transit area of the airport). Documents required for a C-type Schengen visa application 1. Travel documents • valid at least three months after your planned departure from Poland/ Schengen territory; • with at least 2 blank pages; • issued within the last ten years 2. Completed and signed visa application form. 3. Biometric photo. 4. Visa fee. 5. Health insurance of at least EUR 30,000, valid in the entire Schengen territory. 6. Supplementary documents, confirming: • the purpose of the visit, • possession of accommodation; • possession of sufficient funds to cover the cost of entry, stay and departure from the Schengen territory or Poland; • wilingness to leave Schengen territory after expiry of the visa. 7|
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The types and number of supplementary documents may differ depending on the consular office. Documents required for a D-type national visa application 1. Travel document 2. Completed and signed visa application form. 3. Biometric photo. 4. Visa fee. 5. Health insurance. 6. Supplementary documents confirming: • the purpose of the visit, • possession of sufficient funds to cover the cost of entry, stay and departure from the territory of Poland; • the necessity of staying in the territory of Poland for more than 90 days within a half-year period. The types and number of supplementary documents may differ depending on the consular office.
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Doing business in Poland P oland is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. A stable macro- economic base, perspectives for further economic development, and the security guaranteed by Poland’s membership of WTO, EU, NATO and OECD have all encouraged foreign investors worldwide to take an interest in Poland. The investment climate in Poland is confirmed by the high marks the Polish economy has achieved in various rankings: • 7th in the ranking of locations for foreign direct investments (Ernst &Young 2007 report); • 2nd in planned investments in Europe (Ernst &Young 2007 report); • 2nd in Europe in the FDI Confidence Index (AT Kearney 2006 report); and • 2nd globally in terms of attractiveness to foreign investors (National Irish Bank 2007 report)
Reasons to invest in Poland • Successful economy It was the only nation in the European Union to resist the 2009 recession. Poland is going to see a positive trend in its economy in the coming years. • Population and large domestic market It is the 6th most populated country in the Union and are the biggest market in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. Highly-qualified workers and well-educated specialists are easily available. Poland has experts in IT, modern technologies and other technology fields. Polish engineers and scientists are highly acknowledged across the world. • Centrally located Poland’s convenient location, in the very centre of Europe, makes the country a perfect investment destination for enterprises targeting both Western and Eastern part of the continent. • Labour costs Labour costs are still much lower in comparison to other European countries.
• Poland is the biggest beneficiary from the EU budget Between 2014 and 2020 Poland will receive from the EU’s budget - EUR 72.9 billion for the cohesion policy and EUR 28.5 billion for agricultural policy. These funds will be invested in such areas as scientific research and its commercialization, the key road connections (motorways, expressways), business development, environmentally friendly transport, digitization of the country, the inclusion of social and professional activity. • Political stability based on EU and NATO membership As a NATO and European Union member, Poland has a proven record of political stability and commitment to free market principles. • Poland as one of the top countries in UNCTAD’s World Investment Prospects Survey 2010–2012 The UNCTAD’s report ranked Poland 12th top priority host economy for FDI in the World, and 3rd in Europe. According to the survey rankings, Great Britain was at 7th place, Germany was at 10th place, France was at14th place and was at Spain 20th place. The value of direct investments in Poland is constantly growing. The size of the Polish market, low labour costs, stable political situation, highly trained and educated executives and good geographical location are some of the factors that attract foreign investment to Poland. Investment is also supported by instruments such as: • Investment incentives in special economic zones and municipalities (income tax exemptions, purchase of land at competitive prices) • Good work cost-to-quality ratio • Availability of EU structural funds • Availability of a wide range of brownfield and Greenfield locations at favourable prices • Industrial and technological parks; and • Low business costs.
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FDI in Poland (according to the National Bank of Poland-2012, in USD million) Equity Capital
Re-invested Profits
Other Capital
Total Equity Capital
2011
2315.2
6727.5
9818.1
18860.9
2010
4169.1
7443.6
2259.9
13872.6
Support of Investments of Considerable Importance for Polish economy for years 2011-2020’, adopted by the Council of Ministers on July 5, 2011. Form of support Support is provided in the form of a grant on the basis of agreement concluded between the Minister of Economy and the investor. The agreement lays down conditions for the payment of the grant, which is paid proportionately to the degree of fulfilling investor’s commitments. Beneficiaries Support can be applied for companies planning investments in the following priority sectors: 1. Automotive sector, 2. Electronic sector, 3. Aviation sector, 4. Biotechnology sector, 5. Modern services sector, 6. Research and development (R&D). Investment incentives in SEZ Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is part of Polish territory which is administered separately, allocated for the running of businesses on preferential terms. The SEZ is a place which is subject to special treatment and tax exemptions where an entrepreneur can establish a business on a specially prepared site and run it without paying income tax. In an SEZ the entrepreneur can obtain the following privileges • tax exemption (CIT or PIT) • a site fully prepared for development by the investor at a competitive price • free assistance in dealing with formalities in connection with the investment • exemption from property tax (on the territory of certain gminas) 12
Exemption from income tax granted in the SEZ is regarded as publicly funded regional aid, which serves to speed up the development of the most poorly developed EU regions; by supporting new investments and creating new workplaces linked to these new investments.
Government policy and regulations on foreign investment in the country Foreign Investment Policy The Ministry of Industry has expanded the list of industries eligible for automatic approval of foreign investment and, in certain cases, raised the upper level of foreign ownership from 51% to 74% and further in certain cases to 100%. Facilitating Foreign Investment In the recent budget, the finance minister announced the government’s commitment to a 90-day period for approving all foreign investments. Government officers will be assigned to larger foreign investments proposals and will facilitate Central and State clearances in a time- bound manner. Exchange controls Poland is one of the 179 member countries of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that does not have exchange controls governing exchange rate arrangements applying to Pegged arrangement within horizontal bands. Currency and common financial instruments According to Polish law, financial instruments are as follows: 1) Securities 2) Non-securities: a) Titles of participation in collective investment institutions (Investment Certificates, the units), b) Money market instruments, c) Financial contracts and other financial instruments accounted for the money equivalent, forward contracts on interest rates, stock swaps, interest
rate swaps, currency swaps, d) Options to purchase or sell financial instruments, options on interest rates, currency options, and other financial instruments, e) The right to property, the price of which depends directly or indirectly from the values marked on the species of things, certain types of energy meters and limits the volume of production or emission of pollutants (derivatives Marks), f) Other, where they were admitted to trading on a regulated market in the territory of a State, or are the subject of applying for such admission.
Regulatory environment Economic activity is subject for many regulatory laws, but most important of these is the law of 2 July 2004 on freedom of economic activities (hereinafter: “USDG”). This Act establishes the basic rules for making, implementation and termination of business. Poland’s economic integration in the European Union over the past decade has been an effective mechanism in promoting sounder regulations. In 2012, Poland was the economy that had narrowed the gap with global good practices the most. Indeed, Poland is among the 20 economies improving business regulation the most since 2005. Poland has made an impressive progress with easing the business environment, which is reflected by Poland’s improvement in the Doing Business ranking by 29 places. Poland is now focusing on improving its regulatory systems in the areas of: construction permit, insolvency and paying taxes.
Dos and Don’ts The culture of Poland is closely connected with its intricate thousand-year history. In the 19th and 20th centuries the Polish focus on cultural advancement often took precedence over political and economic activity. These factors have contributed to the versatile nature of Polish art, with all its complex nuances. Here is a list of the most common dos and don’ts in Poland: Dos • Do dress smartly for formal occasions. Bright colours are not appropriate for business. • When shaking hands, do maintain eye contact and smile. • Do call a person by their surname until you are given permission to use their first name.
• Do open a gift when you get it. • Do get one side of the business card translated to Polish. Include advanced academic degree if any. • Do be direct in communications. • Do engage in small talk. The first few meeting might not include much business discussion at all. • Be prepare with facts and figures to back up anything to say. • Do be patient. Business decision-making can go through many levels of a company’s hierarchy before a decision is made. • When at dinner as a guest do try a little of everything on the table • Do indicate that you are finished eating by putting your knife and fork parallel across the right side of the plate. • Do send a hand written thank you note after an invitation. Don’ts • Don’t go overboard with perfume or aftershave. • When meeting someone at the doorway don’t shake hands over the threshold as this is considered bad luck. . • Don’t move to a first name basis until invited to do so. • Don’t be late. • Don’t put hands in pocket or sit with an ankle resting on the other knee. Both are considered poor etiquette. • Don’t give yellow chrysanthemums as a gift – these are for funerals. • Don’t start eating until your host does. • Don’t stand with your hands in your pockets or sit with one ankle rested on the opposite knee. • Don’t bring up the Holocaust, World War II or Polish-Russian, PolishGerman or Polish-Austrian relations.
Business structure Foreign citizens of the EU and the European Free Trade Agreement zones belonging to the European Economic Area may undertake and run business on the basis of the same rules applicable to Polish entrepreneurs. Other foreign persons have the right, unless international agreements state otherwise, to undertake and run business activity only in the Following forms 1. limited partnership, 2. limited joint-stock partnership, 3. limited liability company, 13 |
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4. Joint-stock company.
Major economic sectors The Polish state has steadfastly pursued a policy of economic liberalization throughout the 1990s with positive results for economic growth. The agricultural sector remains handicapped by structural problems, surplus labour, inefficient small farms, and a lack of investment. Restructuring and privatization of “sensitive sectors” (e.g. coal), has also been slow, but recent foreign investments in energy and steel have begun to turn the tide. Despite some continued systemic problems, Poland has made great economic progress over the last decade, and now is ranked 20th worldwide in terms of GDP. The largest component of its economy is the service sector. Banking The Polish banking sector, the largest in central and Eastern Europe as well as the largest and the most highly developed sector of the country’s financial markets, is regulated by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority. While transforming the country to a market-oriented economy during 1992–1997, the government privatized some banks, recapitalized the rest and introduced legal reforms that made the sector competitive. These reforms and relative stability of the sector attracted a number of strategic foreign investors. In addition, foreign investors had controlling stakes in nearly 40 commercial banks, which made up 68% of the banking capital. Banks in Poland reacted to the financial crisis of 2009 by restraining lending, raising interest rates, and strengthening balance sheets. Industry Poland’s industrial base was concentrated in the coal, textile, chemical, machinery, iron, and steel sectors before World War II. Today it extends to fertilizers, petrochemicals, machine tools, electrical machinery, electronics, car manufacture and shipbuilding. The socialist economic system imposed in the late 1940s created large and unwieldy economic structures operated under a tight central command. In part because of this systemic rigidity, the economy performed poorly even in comparison with other economies in Central Europe. The Mazowiecki government in 1990 began a comprehensive reform programme to replace the centralised command economy with a marketoriented system. The overall results are impressive. Many large state-owned 14
industrial enterprises, particularly the rail, mining, steel, and defence sectors, have remained resistant to change and the downsizing required to survive in a market-based economy. Agriculture Agriculture employs 12.7% of the work force but contributes 3.8% to the gross domestic product (GDP), reflecting relatively low productivity. Unlike the industrial sector, Poland’s agricultural sector remained largely in private hands during the decades of communist rule. Currently, Poland’s 2 million private farms occupy 90% of all farmland and account for roughly the same percentage of total agricultural production. Over half of all farm households in Poland produce only for their own needs with little, if any, commercial sales. Poland is a net exporter of processed fruit and vegetables, meat, and dairy products. Processors often rely on imports to supplement domestic supplies of wheat, feed grains, vegetable oil, and protein meals, which are generally insufficient to meet domestic demand. However, Poland is the leading EU producer of potatoes and rye and is one of the world’s largest producers of sugar beets and triticale. Poland also is a significant producer of rapeseed, grains, hogs, and cattle.
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Indo-Polish relations
Members of the Indian community in Warsaw celebrating India’s Republic Day
Political relations With diplomatic relations established in 1954, India opened its Embassy in 1957. During the Communist era, bilateral relations were close and cordial, with regular high level visits, planned trade and economic interaction through state trading organisations underpinned by the rupee clearing arrangements, inter-governmental cooperation in defence and science and technology and cultural exchanges.After emerging from the Eastern Block, Poland’s priorities are NATO and EU. However, Polish officials reiterate that they regard India as a mature democracy and wish to deepen relations with it. Poland supports India’s claim to Permanent membership of a reformed and expanded UNSC.
Important bilateral treaties and agreements 1. Agreement on Promotion and Protection of Investments (7 October 16
1996, Warsaw) 2. Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation (21 June 1981, Warsaw) 3. Protocol on Foreign Office Consultation (1996, Warsaw) 4. Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology (12 January 1993) 5. Agreement on Cultural Cooperation and subsequent Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEP): (March 1957, New Delhi). 6. Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Organised Crime and International Terrorism: (February 2003) 7. Agreement on Defence Cooperation (February 2003) 8. Extradition Treaty (February 2003) 9. Agreement on Economic Cooperation between India and Poland (19 May 2006, Warsaw)
India-Poland Bilateral Trade (in US$ million) Year
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
EXPORT %Growth India's Total Export %Growth %Share IMPORT %Growth
518.45
421.13 -18.77 178,751.43 -3.53 0.24 387.29 45.53
666.22 58.20 251,136.19 40.49 0.27 386.04 -0.32
787.00 18.13 305,963.92 21.83 0.26 643.47 66.69
808.23 2.70 300,274.12 -1.86 0.27 874.87 35.96
288,372.88
369,769.13
489,319.49
491,945.05
-5.05 0.13 808.42 3.04 467,124.31 -4.47 0.17 33.84 -109,621.45
28.23 0.10 1,052.25 30.16 620,905.32 32.92 0.17 280.18 -118,632.94
32.33 0.13 1,430.47 35.94 795,283.41 28.08 0.18 143.53 -183,355.57
0.54 0.18 1,683.11 17.66 792,219.17 -0.39 0.21
India's Total Import %Growth %Share TOTAL TRADE %Growth India's Total Trade %Growth %Share TRADE BALANCE India's Trade Balance
185,295.36 0.28 266.12 303,696.31 0.09 784.56 488,991.67 0.16 252.33 -118,400.95
10. Bilateral Agreement on Shipping (1960) 11. Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Health Care and Medical Science (April 2009, Warsaw) 12. Agreement on Cooperation in the field of Tourism (April 2009, Warsaw) 13. Agreement on Audio-Visual Co-production (July 2012, Warsaw)
Major recent Indian investments in Poland 1. Arcelor Mittal Steel Poland SA in Katowice, 2. Videocon (acquired from Thomson –TV picture tube mfg facility in Piaseczno near Warsaw.), 3. Escorts (Farmtrac Tractors Europe Sp.zo.o), Strides Arcolab in Pharmaceuticals, 4. Uflex in packaging material plant, 5. Rishabh Instruments (acquired in June 2011 Lumel, a state owned Polish company in the field of Industrial Automation equipments) Reliance Industries (Trevira- manufacturing polyester fibres), 6. Ranbaxy, 7. VSNL Teleglobe, 8. EsselPropack. (speciality packaging tubes),
-191,670.93
9. I Services companies like KPIT Cummins, 10. Zensar Technologies Ltd, 11. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies, 12. Infosys and Wipro, Genpact – GE money, Jindal Stainless , 13. Tata Tetley Lambda Therapeutics Research, 14. Uflex Limited, 15. Berger Paints India, 16. Sylvania Havells India Ltd., 17. Tata Motors, 18. VVF Ltd., Mumbai, 19. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 20. Novo Tech Sp. z o.o,
Polish companies that operate in India 1. Toruńskie Zakłady Materiałów Opatrunkowych (TZMO) in Dindigul (manufacturing hygiene sanitary products), 2. Can- Pack Poland in Aurangabad (manufacturing metal packaging) and Geofizyka TORUN (group PGNiG) doing oil extraction/ exploration services. 17 |
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India’s Export to Poland by Principal Commodities (Engg. Goods) (Provisional Figures: Value In Million $) Commodities
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
APR-2012 OCT-2012
APR-2013 OCT-2013
Mica
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.01
0.02
100.00
Ferro Alloys
2.1
2.64
0.64
0.49
1.35
175.51
0.05
0.05
Aluminium
Othr Than Prdcts
Growth
0
Non-Ferrous Metals
1.19
2.33
4.15
3.03
2.92
-3.63
Manufactures Of Metals
26.01
42.91
36.57
24.01
26.44
10.12
Machine Tools
1.47
1.49
4.58
0.93
1.19
27.96
Machinerry And Instruments
38.2
41.87
44.53
28.74
37.41
30.17
Transport Equipments
77.79
56.6
53.71
32.54
46.98
44.38
Residual Engineering Items
1.89
2.69
2.65
1.74
1.9
9.20
Ironnstl Bar/Rod Etcnfrro Aloy
13.83
15.69
14.1
7.44
11.67
56.85
Prmry & Semi-Fnshd Iron & Stl
20.43
11.83
26.28
11.05
27.87
152.22
182.99
178.13
187.24
109.98
157.75
43.44
APR 2013 OCT 2013
Total
India’s Import From Poland by Principal Commodities (Engg. Goods) (Provisional Figures: Value In Million $) Commodities
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
APR 2012 OCT 2012
Primry Stel,Pig Iron Basd Itms
0.09
0.1
0.26
0.04
Iron & Steel
41.71
57.69
47.09
31.67
14.13
-55.38
Non-Ferrous Metals
7.33
3.13
0.92
0.28
0.22
-21.43
Manufactures Of Metals
5.35
8.2
12.96
6.83
8.25
20.79
Machine Tools
5.49
7.09
5.68
4.23
2.15
-49.17
Machry Excpt Elec & Electronic
46.29
59.15
93.84
46.5
62.04
33.42
Elec Machry Excpt Electronic
11.05
43.35
14.05
9.81
7.12
-27.42
Transport Equipments
22.45
15.77
204.48
121.69
88.4
-27.36
4.4
7.88
10.49
5.06
5.77
14.03
144.16
202.36
389.77
226.11
188.08
-16.82
Profsnl Inst,Etc Excpt Elctrnc Total
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HS Code wise Top 10 Engineering Export to Poland All Values in USD MN Rank
HS Code
Item Description
2011-12
2012-13
1
87089900
Parts And Accessories Of Vehicle
15.763
19.408
23.12
2
72199013
Sheets & Plates<3 Mm, Worked
1.224
10.546
761.63
3
87032291
Motor Car with Cylinder Capacity>=1000cc But
16.580
8.186
-50.63
4
88033000
Other Parts of Aero planes/Helicopters
0.623
7.766
1146.20
5
84159000
Parts Of The Air Conditioning Machines Etc
4.626
5.191
12.22
6
72107000
Products Painted, Varnished/Coated with Plastics
1.267
4.471
252.72
7
82041110
Hnd-Oprted Spaners Non Adjustable
6.283
4.225
-32.75
8
85443000
Igntn Wiring Sets & Other Wiring Sets Of A Kind Used In Vehicles Aircraft/Ships
1.070
4.058
279.29
9
84099111
Valves, Inlet & Exhaust
4.252
3.350
-21.20
10
87032191
Motor Car With Cylinder Capacity<=1000
3.640
3.264
-10.33
< 1500cc With Sprk-Igntn
With Sprk-Igntn
Growth
Major Trade Fairs and Exhibitions in Poland Event/Fair/Shows/Conventions/Exhibition:
Cycle
City/Location
BURO: Fair of Office and Furniture
every 2 years
Poznan
AIR SHOW:KIELCE: International Air Show and Exhibition of Aviation
every 2 years
Radom
AGRO SHOW: International Agricultural Exhibition with Farming Equipment
Once a year
Poznan
BALTEXPO: International Shipbuilding and Shipping Exhibition
every 2 years
Gdansk
OIL AND GAS WARSAW: International Exhibition of Oil and Gas Industries
Once a year
Warsaw
NONFERMET: Exhibition of Technology , Processing and Application of Non-Ferrous Metals
Once a year
Kielce
MUSIC MEDIA : Music and Professional Lightning Equipment Trade Fair
Once a year
Karacow
MOTOR SHOW KATOWICE: Motor Show Exhibition
Once a year
Katowice
EUROTOOL: International Trade Fair of Machine Tools, Tools and Equipment
Once a year
Kracow
BLECH-POLSKA: Conference and Exhibition FOR Sheet Metal Working
every 2 years
Warsaw
International Ecological Fair
Once a year
Katowice
BUMAZ: International Fair of Construction Machines, Tools and Equipment
every 2 years
Poznan
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Poznan
ENEX: International Power Industry Fair Generating, Transmission and Distribution of Energy; Machines and Plant for Power and Electrical Power Industry, Construction for Power Industry, Power Equipment Operation and modernization
Once a year
Kielce
EKOTECH: Fair of Ecology, Municipal Waste Services, Recyclable Materials, Waste Management and Recycling
Once a year
Kielce
PNEUTAMICON: Fair of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Drives and Controls
Once a year
Kielce
AGROTECH: International Fair of Agricultural Techniques. Tractors, Machinery, Tools, Devices for Plant Cultivation and StockFarming, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Cultivated Plant Seeds, Feeds and Feed Additives
Once a year
Kielce
POLAGRA: International Trade Fair of Agricultural Mechanization
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Major Trade Fairs and Exhibitions in Poland Event/Fair/Shows/Conventions/Exhibition:
Cycle
City/Location Kracow
BLACH TECH EXPO: Sheet Metal Working, Joining and Coating Fair
Once a year
INSTALACAG: International Trade Fair for Installations and Equipment
every 2 years
Poznan
MACH-TOOL: Machine Tools Exhibition
Once a year
Poznan
MSPO: International Defence Industry Exhibition
Once a year
Kielce
TTM-AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY FAIR: Features Spare Parts, Accessories, Tuning, Workshop and Service Stations Equipment, Tyres and Automotive Chemical Products
every 2 years
Poznan
AGROTECH: International Fair of Agricultural Techniques. Tractors, Machinery, Tools, Devices for Plant Cultivation and StockFarming, Pesticides and Fertilizers, Cultivated Plant Seeds, Feeds and Feed Additives
Once a year
Kielce
AUTOMA: Robotics International Fair
Once a year
Poznan
BLACH-TECH-EXPO: Sheet Metal Working, Joining and Coating Fair
Once a year
Kracow
BUMAZ: International Fair of Construction Machines, Tools and Equipment
every 2 years
Poznan
ELTARG: International Electrical Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications Fair
every 2 years
Katowice
EXPOPOWER: International Power Industry Fair - the latest power engineering and electro technology solutions
Once a year
Poznan
HAPE: Exhibition of Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Drives
Once a year
Poznan
HOME DÉCOR: Textiles, Table and Kitchen, Light, Interior Design
Once a year
Poznan
INTERWELDING : International Welding Fair
every 2 years
Katowice
Useful contacts 1) H.E. Prof. Piotr Kłodkowski – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Poland 50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021 Fax: + 91 11 268 719 14 E- mail Consular Section: newdelhi.amb.wk@msz.gov.pl E- mail Embassy: newdelhi.polemb.info@msz.gov.pl E-mail Trade and Investment Promotion Section: newdelhi@trade.gov.pl 2) Mr Janusz Wach, Consul General Consulate- General of Poland In Mumbai Manavi Apartments, 2nd Floor 36, B. G. Kher Mag, Malabar Hill Mumbai 400 006 India 22
Phone: Local: (022) 2363.3863, International: +91.22.2363.3863 Fax: Local: (022) 2363.3376, International: +91.22.2363.3376 Email: Mumbaj.Kg.Sekretariat@Msz.Gov.Pl Web Site: Http://www.Polishconsulate.Com/ 3) Trade & Investment Promotion Section Embassy of The Republic Of Poland 50-M (Gate-4), Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India Tel.: +91 11 414 96 959, Fax.: +91 11 268 92 15, Mail: Newdelhi@Trade.Gov.Pl, 4) Indo Polish Chambers Of Commerce & Industries Tasmowa str 7 bld D 02-677 Warsaw Poland • J.J. Singh (President) Tel: +48 22 520 28 02
Mob: +48 602 66 66 66 Fax: +48 22 520 28 86 Email: jjsingh@ipcci.pl • Joanna Mazurkiewicz(Director) Tel: +48 22 520 28 40 Mob: +48 604 12 96 78 Email:j.mazurkiewicz@ipcci.pl • Katarzyna Korszyńska(Legal Counsel PL) Tel: +48 22 520 28 40 Mob: +48 601 888 556 Email:k.korszynska@ipcci.pl 5) Polish Ministry of Economy Webmaster Katarzyna Korgol-Gers Plac Trzech Krzyży 3/5, Warszawa 00-507, Poland Fax: (48 22) 693 40 19, E-Mail: Katarzyna.Korgol-Gers@Mg.Gov.Pl,
What’s your name?
Dawno się nie widzieliśmy! (no see) Dawno się nie słyszeliśmy (no hear) Kopę lat! (inf) Jak się Pan nazywa? (frm>m)
My name is ...
Jak się Pani nazywa? (frm>f) Jak się nazywasz? (inf)
Long time no see
Mam na imię ... / Nazywam się ... Where are you from?
Skąd Pan jest? (frm>m) Skąd Pani jest? (frm>f) Skąd jesteś? (inf)
I’m from ...
Pochodzę z ...
Pleased to meet you
Bardzo mi miło Miło mi (inf) Miło mi Pana poznać (frm>m) Miło mi Panią poznać (frm>f) Miło mi Was poznać (inf sg>pl) Miło mi Państwa poznać (frm sg>pl)
Good morning Good afternoon
Online services of importance The Polish Agency for Enterprise Ministry of Economy Warsaw Stock Exchange (also New Connect and Catalyst) National Bank of Poland Polish Chamber of Commerce (PCC) Ministry of Finance Official Site of Poland Central Statistical Office
http://en.parp.gov.pl/Development(PARP) http://www.mg.gov.pl/English http://www.gpw.pl
Good night Goodbye
Do widzenia (frm) Do zobaczenia / Narazie / Cześć (inf)
http://www.nbp.pl/homen.aspx?f=/srodeken.htm http://www.kig.pl/index.php
Good luck
Powodzenia!
Cheers/Good health!
Na zdrowie!
http://www.mf.gov.pl/?const=0&lang=en www.poland.gov.pl www.stat.gov.pl
Have a nice day Polish I understand
Miłego dnia! Nie wiem Rozumiem
Important phrases in Polish English
polski (Polish)
Welcome
Witam Cię (Sg>Sg) Witamy Cię (Pl>Sg) Witam Was (Sg>Pl) Witamy Was (Pl>Pl) Witam (Sg>Any) Witamy (Pl>Any) Witaj (Any>Sg) Witajcie (Any>Pl)
Hello
Cześć (inf) / Siema / Siemano (vinf) Halo / Słucham (on phone)
How are you? I’m fine, thanks. And you?
Good evening
Dzień dobry Dzień dobry / Miłego popołudnia Dobrego popołudnia (used when leaving, though rarely used) Dobry wieczór / Miłego wieczoru Dobrego wieczoru (used when leaving) - rarely used Dobranoc
Jak się Pan(i) miewa? (frm) Jak się masz (inf) Bardzo dobrze, dziękuję. A Pan(i)? (frm) / A Ty? (inf)
I don’t understand How do you say ... in Polish? Excuse me/Sorry How much is this? Please
Nie rozumiem Jak się mówi ... po polsku? Przepraszam! Ile to kosztuje? Proszę Dzięki / Dziękuję / Serdecznie dziękuję Thank you Dziękuję bardzo / Dziękuję pięknie Response Proszę bardzo / Nie ma za co (inf) Where’s the toilet? Gdzie jest toaleta? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Wesołych świąt i szczęśliwego Nowego Roku Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych! Wesołego Alleluja! Happy Easter Szczęśliwej Wielkanocy! Wesołych Świąt Wielkiej Nocy!
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Doing Business in Poland Š EEPC India, February 2014
Vanijya Bhavan (1st Floor) International Trade Facilitation Centre 1/1 Wood Street, Kolkata 700 016 Tel: 91-33-22890651/52/53 Fax: 91-33-22890654 e-mail: eepcho@eepcindia.net www.eepcindia.org