The study carried out by the Institute shows that activities in foreign markets or plans to undertake such activities apply to every third of the Polish company being studied. Pie emphasized that in 2024 27 percent companies operated on foreign markets and almost all (93 percent) wanted to continue this activity in 2025. The authors of the information noted that among the surveyed enterprises 73 percent. It did not operate in 2024 on foreign markets, but from this group plans to undertake such activities in 2025 had 7 percent. companies.
What companies go to foreign markets?
According to the study larger enterprises enter foreign markets – Among the large and medium -sized ones are over 40 percent. companies, and among small and micro -enterprises are less than 30 percent.
Pie announced that nearly half of Polish companies from the Information and Communication section (49 percent) as well as transport and warehouse management (48 %) operate in foreign markets. “Enterprises from industrial processing (39 percent) and companies dealing with activities in the field of administration services or supporting activities (38 percent) are also distinguished by activity abroad.
“Activities on foreign markets translates into an increase in demand for offered products or services” – assessed the Institute’s analysts. They indicated that in 2024, in information and communication, an increase in demand declared 38 percent. companies operating abroad, compared to 29 percent companies operating only in the country. In turn, in transport and warehouse economy, it was 27 percent, respectively. and 15 percent “We observe a similar trend in professional, scientific and technical activities” – they emphasized.
The condition of companies that decide to expand
Analysts added that Activities on foreign markets It also translates into A better assessment of the financial situation and an increase in profitability. In a good or very much study good financial situation In 2024, she declared over half (55 percent) of commercial companies operating abroad, and an increase in profitability – 35 percent. Trade companies operating only on the Polish market less often indicated an increase in profitability (24 %) and a good or very good financial situation (49 percent).
“Similarly in the administration and support services sector: 53 percent of enterprises operating on foreign markets assessed its financial situation as good or very good, and 26 percent indicated an increase in profitability, while among business companies only in Poland it was 32 percent, respectively. and 13 percent ” – they added.
Risks
The Institute, however, emphasized that companies operating on foreign markets are more exposed to geopolitical instability. The study showed that in industrial processing 44 percent enterprises also operating outside the country indicated geopolitical instability as a barrier that strongly hindered operations, while among companies operating only in Poland this percentage was 26 percent.
The study also shows that geopolitical instability is also strongly felt by IT companies (51 percent operating on foreign markets), transport (45 percent), as well as dealing with professional, scientific or technological activities (54 percent).
“Geopolitical threats, including political changes, changes in commercial and customs policy, They are currently particularly visible and closely observed by enterprises. Polish companies operating on foreign markets encounter many challenges and threats that make it difficult for them to expand and stay in new markets. Despite these difficulties, foreign activity gives companies a great chance of developing and increasing their market potential, “the authors of the report summed up.
The study was conducted in December 2024 on a sample of 1000 companies. The Polish Economic Institute is a public Think Tank economic; He prepares reports, analyzes and recommendations regarding key areas of the economy and social life in Poland. (PAP)
