Doha, Qatar: The economic partnership between Qatar and Poland continues to gain momentum, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$1.4 billion in 2025, reflecting the growing depth of cooperation between the two countries across energy, investment, logistics, tourism, startups and scientific exchange.
In an exclusive conversation with Business Leaders Magazine, His Excellency Tomasz Sadziński, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the State of Qatar, discussed the strength of Qatar–Poland relations, Poland’s economic rise, the strategic role of LNG cooperation, and the opportunities ahead for both countries.
A Stronger Qatar–Poland Business Corridor
According to H E Sadziński, the economic partnership between Qatar and Poland remains vibrant and increasingly strategic.
Bilateral trade in 2025 reached almost US$1.4 billion, equivalent to approximately QR5.1 billion. Qatari data also showed that exports from Poland to Qatar reached around US$240 million, equivalent to QR873.6 million, during the same year.
The Ambassador noted that the relationship between the two countries has grown beyond traditional diplomacy, supported by high-level political engagement, business forums, direct connectivity and stronger private-sector interest.
The visit of His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Poland in July 2024, accompanied by a large business forum, marked an important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations.
Poland’s Economic Rise
Poland has emerged as one of Europe’s strongest economic performers. Since its transition to a market economy in the 1990s, the country has recorded significant long-term growth, supported by its accession to NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.
H E Sadziński highlighted that since 1990, Poland’s GDP has increased seven-fold, while exports have grown 30 times in volume. In terms of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity, Poland has also surpassed the United Kingdom — a development that would have been difficult to imagine decades ago.
Despite global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, Poland’s economy grew by 3.5 percent in 2025, around two percentage points above the EU average. The year also marked a major milestone as Poland joined the group of US$1 trillion economies.
Looking ahead, Poland — a market of around 38 million consumers — is expected to be the fastest-growing economy in the European Union in 2026, with growth estimated at 3.7 percent.
Energy as the Strategic Cornerstone
Energy remains one of the most important pillars of Qatar–Poland cooperation.
Poland imports almost 3 billion cubic metres of LNG from Qatar annually, making Qatari LNG a key part of Poland’s energy security strategy. In 2025, the value of LNG delivered from Qatar to Poland exceeded US$960 million, equivalent to approximately QR3.5 billion.
H E Sadziński noted that Qatar played an important role in helping Poland diversify its energy supply. Qatar delivered the first non-Russian gas shipment to Poland in December 2015, helping the country move away from full dependence on Russian supplies.
Poland is also expanding its LNG import capacity from the current 8 bcm to 14.4 bcm by 2028, underlining the continued importance of LNG in the country’s energy mix.
At the same time, the Ambassador pointed to major opportunities for Qatar and Poland to cooperate in renewable energy. Between 2000 and 2023, Poland’s electricity generation from solar and wind rose from zero to 35 TWh, accounting for 21 percent of total electricity production. Poland plans to invest around US$250 billion in its energy sector by 2036, including renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power and distribution networks.
Investment Opportunities Across Key Sectors
Beyond energy, Poland and Qatar are looking at new areas of cooperation in investment, logistics, food security and technology.
Poland has long been a regional leader in attracting foreign direct investment, receiving around US$400 billion in FDI since 1989. At the same time, Polish outward investment is also rising, exceeding US$40 billion so far.
In 2025 alone, Polish companies announced 22 acquisitions in Western Europe, reflecting the growing international confidence and ambition of Polish businesses.
H E Sadziński said this is an opportune moment for Qatar and Poland to accelerate joint investments.
In November 2025, the Embassy of Poland in Doha hosted the Poland–Qatar Investment Forum, in cooperation with business entities including the Qatari Businessmen Association. During the forum, Invest Qatar and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation.
Further momentum followed in 2026, with an Invest Qatar delegation visiting Poland to attend the European Economic Congress and network with Polish businesses in Warsaw. Representatives of Qatar’s investment sector also participated in the ElevenLabs Summit in Warsaw.
Food Security and Logistics
Food security is another growing area of cooperation between Qatar and Poland.
The launch of Lulu Group’s regional sourcing centre in Poland in April 2026 was highlighted as an important sign of Poland’s growing relevance to Qatar’s food security ecosystem.
Poland’s logistics ambitions are also gaining attention. The country is developing Port Polska, a major international communications and logistics hub valued at US$32.5 billion, designed to link air, rail and road routes in central Poland.
This project could strengthen Poland’s role as a gateway between Europe, the Gulf and wider international markets.
Poland’s Startup Strength
Poland is also positioning itself as a major startup and innovation hub in Europe.
According to H E Sadziński, there are more than 3,500 startups across Central and Eastern Europe, with almost a quarter based in Poland. Since early 2024, early-stage Polish companies have raised more than €165 million, the highest level in the region. By the first quarter of 2025, their combined value had climbed to €58 billion, ahead of neighbouring countries.
Poland’s startup ecosystem is supported by a strong technology workforce. The country has around 600,000 software developers, with thousands more entering the labour market every year. In 2023, more than 70,000 students were enrolled in ICT-related disciplines.
The Ambassador highlighted successful Polish innovation companies such as ElevenLabs, CD Projekt, Brainly, DocPlanner, Booksy, BLIK, IceEye and InPost as examples of Poland’s growing global technology profile.
He said Poland’s ambition is clear: to become the Silicon Valley of Europe.
Academic and Scientific Cooperation
Education, research and youth mobility are also becoming important parts of the Qatar–Poland relationship.
During the visit of H H The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Poland in July 2024, an agreement on cooperation in higher education and scientific research was signed, creating a framework for stronger academic collaboration.
In February 2026, a Polish delegation led by Professor Andrzej Szeptycki, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, visited Doha. The programme included meetings with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, and Qatar Science and Technology Park.
The two sides are now working on a joint plan of activities for 2026–2027.
Tourism and People-to-People Links
Tourism is also supporting the growing relationship between both countries.
More than 24,000 Polish visitors travelled to Qatar in 2025, while over 12,000 Qatari tourists selected Poland as a holiday destination. Qatar Airways’ direct flight to Warsaw, operating since 2012, continues to play a key role in connecting both markets.
H E Sadziński said people-to-people relations will remain a foundation of bilateral cooperation in the years ahead.
Looking Ahead
The Embassy of Poland in Qatar is focused on strengthening direct connections between investors, institutions, businesses and people in both countries.
H E Sadziński said the Embassy acts as a bridge between both markets, supporting Polish companies interested in Qatar and connecting them with key institutions such as Invest Qatar, Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Free Zones Authority and Qatar Financial Centre.
The Embassy also supports business networking around major platforms such as Web Summit Qatar and the Qatar Economic Forum.
As Qatar continues to diversify its economy and Poland strengthens its position as one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets, both countries appear well positioned to expand cooperation across energy, investment, startups, logistics, education and tourism.
The Qatar–Poland partnership is no longer only a diplomatic relationship.
It is becoming a growing economic corridor between the Gulf and Europe — built on energy security, investment ambition and long-term strategic opportunity.
