The Poland-New Zealand Business Forum is over

In the context of dynamic global changes and the growing role of bilateral partnerships, the event presented opportunities for cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, green energy, digital transformation, logistics infrastructure, education and professional mobility.

The forum brought together representatives of New Zealand's largest companies operating in, among others) the construction, defence, cybersecurity and renewable energy sectors. The delegation from New Zealand held a number of B2B meetings with Polish companies and institutions, aimed at exchanging experiences, learning about local regulations and establishing lasting business partnerships.

Strengthening relations between countries

One of the key elements strengthening Polish-New Zealand cooperation is the free trade agreement between the European Union and New Zealand, which entered into force in May 2024. This agreement abolished many customs barriers, simplified administrative procedures and created new tools to support Polish and New Zealand entrepreneurs in their expansion into mutual markets.

Poland and New Zealand have strong economic and social ties, which, despite the significant geographical distance, successfully translate into real cooperation. New Zealand is a country with a well-established reputation for business integrity and care for the environment, while Poland offers a dynamically developing market and excellent investment conditions in the areas of green technologies, IT, logistics and modern manufacturing. The 2024 FTA opens up new opportunities that we should take full advantage of together. - emphasized PAIH’s Deputy Chairman Łukasz Gwiazdowski during the opening of the Business Forum.

Poland and New Zealand have strong economic and social ties, which, despite the significant geographical distance, successfully translate into real cooperation. New Zealand is a country with a well-established reputation for business integrity and care for the environment, while Poland offers a dynamically developing market and excellent investment conditions in the areas of green technologies, IT, logistics and modern manufacturing. The 2024 FTA opens up new opportunities that we should take full advantage of together. - emphasized PAIH’s Deputy Chairman Łukasz Gwiazdowski during the opening of the Business Forum.

Economic cooperation between Poland and New Zealand

Economic cooperation between Poland and New Zealand is systematically developing, despite the geographical distance between the two countries. In recent years, the value of Polish exports to New Zealand has increased, reaching around EUR 135 million in 2023. Poland exports mainly machinery, mechanical equipment, chemical products, food products and electronics. Imports from New Zealand, on the other hand, mainly include agri-food products, raw materials and industrial components. The EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has been in force since 2024, has opened up new prospects for entrepreneurs from both countries, especially in the areas of green technologies, organic farming, digitalisation and logistics. There is also a growing interest in cooperation in the education, innovation and job mobility sectors, which indicates the long-term potential of this partnership.

Future prospects

The Polish Investment and Trade Agency and the Ministry of Development and Technology declare further support for initiatives aimed at the development of Polish-New Zealand economic relations. Joint activities include the organisation of further forums, economic missions and events promoting innovation and technological exchanges.

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About the Polish Investment and Trade Agency

The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) is an advisory institution that is part of the Polish Development Fund (PFR) Group. It is the first point of contact for exporters and investors. It operates both in Poland and through its network of offices around the world. It strengthens the recognition of Polish brands on international markets, promotes domestic products and services as well as technological solutions “made in Poland”. The agency helps entrepreneurs choose their optimal path of expansion abroad. It also supports the inflow of foreign direct investment to Poland and the implementation of Polish investments in the country. PAIH cooperates with the public sector and regional partners, offering, among other things: training, audit and promotion of investment properties, cooperation in the organization of business missions and communication support in the implementation of joint projects.