Poland’s trade deficit widened markedly to €2.0 billion in April 2026, from €1.5 billion a year earlier, as import growth outpaced exports. Imports jumped 7.8% to €32.6 billion, largely reflecting higher fuel purchases amid elevated energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Strong increases were also recorded in the value of imported computers, immunological products, and vaccines, while passenger car imports continued their long-standing upward trend. By contrast, imports of automotive parts declined further.
Exports rose at a slower rate of 6.6%, reaching €30.6 billion. Growth was supported by robust foreign demand for copper and raw silver, as well as higher overseas sales of computers. However, contractions in the automotive industry and in durable consumer goods exports weighed on overall export performance.
