The business seminar “Business in Egypt – Investment and Trade” confirmed that economic relations between Poland and Egypt are entering a new and more dynamic phase.
The event, organised by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Poland and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), brought together representatives of public administration and the business communities of both countries on 2 February in Warsaw. The meeting provided a platform for substantive discussions on concrete projects, available support instruments and sectors demonstrating the greatest growth potential.
The seminar was officially opened by His Excellency Ahmed Samy Elansary, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Poland, and Mr Andrzej Dycha, President of PAIH. In their opening remarks, they underlined the strategic importance of Polish–Egyptian relations, emphasising the complementarity of the two economies. Egypt, as one of Africa’s leading economies, offers access to a rapidly expanding domestic market and serves as a gateway to both the Middle East and the African continent. Poland, for its part, is regarded as a stable partner within the European Union, possessing modern technologies and competitive industrial capabilities.
In his address inaugurating the seminar, His Excellency the Ambassador of Egypt drew particular attention to the marked increase in bilateral trade turnover. He noted that trade between the two countries has grown by nearly 30 per cent by 2025, across a wide range of sectors, including textiles, chemicals, plastics, fertilisers, construction materials and agri-food products – areas in which Egyptian goods are well placed to meet the requirements of the Polish market in both quality and competitiveness.
An important component of the seminar was the presentation of Egypt’s investment incentive framework and the support instruments available to Polish entrepreneurs. Representatives of PAIH outlined specific tools facilitating foreign expansion — ranging from market advisory services and assistance in establishing business contacts to support in navigating administrative procedures. It was underlined that successful internationalisation requires not only a sound understanding of local regulatory frameworks, but also robust institutional partnerships.
Particularly valuable were the contributions delivered by representatives of companies already operating on the Egyptian market. Their practical experience demonstrated that Egypt offers not only favourable macroeconomic projections, but also tangible projects yielding measurable outcomes. The Polish company Feerum has established a manufacturing facility in Egypt producing components for grain silos, thereby contributing to the development of the local agri-food and infrastructure sectors. Meanwhile, the company Fruitful has commenced operations in the production of freeze-dried food, responding to growing demand for modern solutions within the food industry. Both projects have been implemented with the support of PAIH, serving as examples of effective cooperation between the public sector and private enterprise.
Other Polish enterprises representing diverse sectors of the economy are likewise expanding their presence in Egypt. Padma Art, a Polish furniture manufacturer specialising in furniture and related accessories, and Hynfra, a Polish technology and investment company developing projects in green hydrogen, green ammonia, energy storage and renewable energy infrastructure, are aligning their activities with the region’s strategic energy transition objectives.
These examples illustrate that Poland’s engagement in Egypt encompasses both traditional manufacturing industries and advanced, future-oriented technologies, creating a coherent picture of growing and increasingly diversified economic cooperation between the two countries.
Egypt remains one of the three largest economies in Africa. According to forecasts by the International Monetary Fund, its GDP in 2026 may approach USD 400 billion. Substantial investment in infrastructure, energy and logistics continues to strengthen the country’s position as a regional investment hub and distribution centre for North Africa and the Middle East.
For Poland, Egypt constitutes a key partner in North Africa and one of the principal directions of cooperation in the Arab world. The Warsaw seminar clearly demonstrated that bilateral relations are entering a more advanced phase of cooperation – grounded not merely in declarations of intent, but above all in concrete investments, technology transfer and a long-term economic partnership.
Anna Wysocka
