Speaking at the exchange, Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem said that Vietnam and Poland have a long-standing traditional friendship, this year the two countries are actively organizing many activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (1950 - 2025).

Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem spoke at the exchange

Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem assessed that on that basis, the relationship between the two countries has not only been strengthened politically but also developed strongly in all areas, especially in trade and investment cooperation, especially when both sides actively participate in new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs), including the EVFTA.

Regarding trade, according to Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem, Poland is Vietnam's largest export market in the Central - Eastern Europe region, with key products such as: seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, cashew nuts... In contrast, Vietnam imports many high-quality products from Poland such as: milk, processed meat, agricultural products, machinery and equipment,...

In recent years, economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Poland has achieved many positive results. Bilateral trade turnover in 2024 will reach over 3.4 billion USD, an increase of 22% compared to 2023. Of which, the export value from Vietnam to Poland will reach over 3 billion USD and the import value of Vietnam from this market will reach nearly 400 million USD.

In the first 7 months of 2025 alone, bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached over 2.2 billion USD, an increase of 14.2% over the same period in 2024. Of which, Vietnam exported goods to Poland reaching over 1.9 billion USD with many groups of goods having very high growth rates such as coffee up 137.5%, textiles and garments up 54.4%, wood products up 33.4%, footwear up 20.2%, etc.

Meanwhile, Vietnam imported goods from Poland reaching over 250 million USD, an increase of 9.2% over the same period in 2024, with groups of goods having good growth such as pharmaceuticals up 2.8%, milk and dairy products up 7.9%, seafood up 34.7%, etc.

Regarding investment, Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem said that although still modest compared to the potential, the projects of Polish enterprises in Vietnam and vice versa are both growing, focusing on the fields of food processing, technology and services. In particular, the two sides are expanding cooperation in the fields of high-tech agriculture, logistics and food supply chains, in line with the sustainable development trend of the global market.

Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem assessed that on that basis, the relationship between the two countries has not only been strengthened politically but also developed strongly in all areas, especially in trade and investment cooperation, especially when both sides actively participate in new-generation free trade agreements (FTAs), including the EVFTA.

Regarding trade, according to Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem, Poland is Vietnam's largest export market in the Central - Eastern Europe region, with key products such as: seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, cashew nuts... In contrast, Vietnam imports many high-quality products from Poland such as: milk, processed meat, agricultural products, machinery and equipment,...

In recent years, economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Poland has achieved many positive results. Bilateral trade turnover in 2024 will reach over 3.4 billion USD, an increase of 22% compared to 2023. Of which, the export value from Vietnam to Poland will reach over 3 billion USD and the import value of Vietnam from this market will reach nearly 400 million USD.

In the first 7 months of 2025 alone, bilateral trade turnover between the two countries reached over 2.2 billion USD, an increase of 14.2% over the same period in 2024. Of which, Vietnam exported goods to Poland reaching over 1.9 billion USD with many groups of goods having very high growth rates such as coffee up 137.5%, textiles and garments up 54.4%, wood products up 33.4%, footwear up 20.2%, etc.

Meanwhile, Vietnam imported goods from Poland reaching over 250 million USD, an increase of 9.2% over the same period in 2024, with groups of goods having good growth such as pharmaceuticals up 2.8%, milk and dairy products up 7.9%, seafood up 34.7%, etc.

Regarding investment, Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem said that although still modest compared to the potential, the projects of Polish enterprises in Vietnam and vice versa are both growing, focusing on the fields of food processing, technology and services. In particular, the two sides are expanding cooperation in the fields of high-tech agriculture, logistics and food supply chains, in line with the sustainable development trend of the global market.

Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem presents a gift to Ms. Bozena Wróblewska - President of the Promotion Center - Polish Chamber of Commerce.

According to Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem, as of March 2025, Poland has 34 investment projects in Vietnam, with a total registered capital of 474 million USD. For its part, Vietnam has 4 investment projects in Poland with a total investment capital of 1.84 million USD, in the fields of services and processing industry.

“These figures not only demonstrate the dynamism of the business communities of the two countries but also show that the potential for cooperation between the two countries is still very large, which needs to be further exploited,” said Director of VCCI-HCM Tran Ngoc Liem.

At the same time, he also said that to achieve these encouraging results, in addition to the efforts of the two governments, it is impossible not to mention the role of trade and investment promotion organizations. In particular, VCCI, as a representative of the Vietnamese business community, has always actively organized activities to connect and support businesses in international economic integration.

Meanwhile, the Polish Chamber of Commerce Promotion Center has, over the years, become an active partner of VCCI-HCM in bringing Polish business delegations to survey the Vietnamese market, as well as supporting Vietnamese businesses to connect with the European market.

“Today’s event is a vivid demonstration of that effective cooperation relationship. With the support of the Polish Embassy in Vietnam, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency in Vietnam, and the close coordination between VCCI-HCM and the Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Promotion Center, this exchange not only provides an opportunity for business connections but also an opportunity for both sides to enhance understanding, build trust, and an important foundation for long-term cooperative relationships,” said VCCI-HCM Director Tran Ngoc Liem.

He also affirmed that in the context of many fluctuations in the global economy, expanding and diversifying markets, taking advantage of opportunities from free trade agreements, and promoting business connections are key factors to enhance competitiveness.

“I believe that the meetings and exchanges here will open up many new cooperation opportunities, contributing positively to the overall development of Vietnam-Poland economic relations in the coming time,” added VCCI-HCM Director Tran Ngoc Liem.

Ms. Joanna Skoczek - Polish Ambassador to Vietnam spoke at the event

Speaking at the exchange, Ms. Joanna Skoczek - Polish Ambassador to Vietnam expressed her honor and pride to attend events promoting Polish food and European Flavors abroad, as a diplomat. She said that Poland is proud to be a member of the European Union - the largest economic union in the world. Poland is also the 6th largest economy in Europe and is also one of the largest food exporters in the region.

According to Ms. Joanna Skoczek, this year marks the 5th anniversary of the signing of the free trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam. This agreement has brought Polish companies the opportunity to access the potential Vietnamese market. Polish manufacturers are ready to provide high-quality foods to the Vietnamese market.

According to Ms. Joanna Skoczek, Polish food is increasingly present in the Vietnamese market, with products such as juices, milk and dairy products, as well as chicken and beef products. In the near future, blueberries will be available on Vietnamese shelves and this is also the first season this fruit is exported to the Vietnamese market.

“Poland and Vietnam have a strong and long-standing relationship. 2025 is also the year the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. This friendship is also reflected in the two-way trade turnover between Vietnam and Poland growing every year. Both Poles and Vietnamese believe that we can share delicious dishes from each country with our friends to spread the quality products of each country together,” Ms. Joanna Skoczek shared.