The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has reported a clear decline in Poland’s export performance. According to data for August 2025, foreign sales decreased by 1.43 percent compared to the previous year. The transport industry and battery manufacturers were hit the hardest.

Batteries Down, Computer Equipment Up

Exports from Poland amounted to €24.99 billion, while imports reached €27.13 billion, according to the NBP statement. The trade balance was negative at €2.15 billion, deepening the deficit compared to July. “According to preliminary data, in August 2025, after three months of growth, the value of exported goods fell by 2.1 percent compared with the same month of 2024, amounting to PLN 106.6 billion,” the National Bank of Poland reported. At the same time, imports declined by 1.8 percent to PLN 115.7 billion.

The NBP noted that the largest factor behind the export slowdown was “a significant decrease in the sale of transport equipment components, primarily electric batteries.” Exports of durable consumer goods are also falling, although intermediate goods are performing slightly better. The agricultural sector and investment goods industry, however, stood out as positive exceptions. There is also continued growth in the re-export of clothing and computer equipment.

On the import side, there was a particularly noticeable decline in the value of fuels, which, according to the NBP, resulted from “significantly lower oil prices than in 2024.” Meanwhile, demand increased for passenger cars and electronic devices, including gaming consoles.

Revenues from service exports rose to PLN 40.3 billion, up 1.9 percent year-on-year. At the same time, spending on imported services increased by 7.1 percent, reaching PLN 26.8 billion.