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Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Poland eyes major trade expansion, diversification with Qatar
Poland aims to significantly boost and diversify its QR4.2bn trade with Qatar, targeting growth beyond its nearly QR800mn in 2024 exports with high-end products and advanced technology, Polish head of mission Tomasz Sadzinski has said. 'I think we're doing a great job, but the potential is obviously significantly larger,' he told the Gulf Times on the sidelines of the recently held National Flag Day of Poland and the Day of the Polish Diaspora. While Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) currently represents Qatar's primary export to Poland, Sadzinski expressed optimism about future Qatari offerings. He sees that Qatar's aim to diversify its exports away from hydrocarbons will result in a meaningful range of Qatari products becoming available for export to Poland. However, the envoy stressed that his priority remains promoting Polish products and solutions for development and use within Qatar, highlighting key areas such as highly developed machinery, fashion, high-end services for banking and other sectors, and tech services. Sadzinski noted Poland's current export portfolio to Qatar is already varied: 'It's quite diversified because a meaningful part, for instance, is foodstuffs, but we also have machinery, aviation, and high-end industries. So it's a fairly balanced foundation for co-operation, and I think it's a very good base to build upon.' Beyond the economic sphere, he said, Poland is actively working to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges with Qatar, initiating these efforts by planning a number of events in Qatar this year. While acknowledging that a full 'Year of Culture' requires extensive planning and might be premature, he said it is an idea the embassy is keen to explore, particularly inspired by Qatar's current cultural year with Latin American countries, which he described as impressive. The envoy cited a specific cultural ambition for the near future: an exhibition designed to resonate deeply with Qatari heritage. 'My ambition is also to organise a number of exhibitions with our Qatari friends, [one] that would highlight the Polish heritage and success story in terms of breeding pure-blood Arabian horses,' he said. 'I think it's a topic very close to the Qatari heart, and we want to support this as strongly as possible,' he added. Sadzinski stressed that for the embassy, occasions like the National Flag Day serve a dual role: while celebrating history, they are also crucial for highlighting Poland's modern identity, innovation, arts, and its ambitions on the global stage. These events, he pointed out, underline the presence of Polish people and professionals in Qatar, showcasing their affection for the country and their significant contributions to its development. He added that their high qualifications in innovative sectors demonstrate that Poland is, in a sense, an integral part of the development currently taking place in Qatar. The envoy noted that a cornerstone of this effort to showcase innovation is the planned continuation of the annual Poland-Qatar technology forum. He announced that this will happen at the end of the year, confirming that discussions are already underway with key partners in Doha. These include Invest Qatar, Qatar Financial Centre, Qatar Science and Technology Park, Qatar Development Bank, and Qatar Free Zones Authority. According to Sadzinski, their intention is to ensure broad participation to effectively showcase Qatar's development, progress, and locally developed solutions, while also facilitating meaningful discussions with Polish counterparts that could potentially lead to business co-operation. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Joey Aguilar
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Envoy lauds Lulu as Poland's food power meets Qatari demand
Satyendra Pathak Doha In a significant push to deepen trade ties and boost culinary diversity in Qatar, the Polish Ambassador to Qatar HE Tomasz Sadzinski has welcomed Lulu Hypermarket's initiative to promote food products from Poland, calling it 'timely and strategic.' With Poland standing as a major powerhouse in the global food export market—shipping over €50 billion worth of food items last year—the ambassador expressed optimism about greater visibility and accessibility for Polish products in Qatar's growing retail landscape. 'Poland exported more than €50 billion worth of food products last year, and Qatar imported around QR150 million worth of Polish foodstuff alone. Lulu's campaign is not just a celebration of what we already offer, but a promise of better variety, better pricing, and stronger bilateral trade,' the envoy said. He highlighted Lulu's strategic move to establish a Polish sourcing and collection center, akin to its hubs in other parts of Europe, as a game-changer in ensuring consistent supply and quality. He noted that Polish producers, known for their high-quality and ecological goods, stand to gain from this expanded access to the Qatari market. At the same time, Qatari consumers will benefit from an expanded range of Polish products, competitively priced and easily available. While Lulu remains a key retail partner in this growing bilateral engagement, the ambassador emphasised that Poland is also collaborating with several other Qatari importers and retail players. 'We recently celebrated our National Day at Sheraton Grand Hotel and used the occasion to bring together a number of Qatari partners, including Ary Group, Charlotte, and Cosmo Trade, who are bringing in not only foodstuff but also beauty and wellness products from Poland,' he said. Touching on the presence of Polish cuisine in Qatar, the ambassador acknowledged that while Polka remains the only dedicated Polish restaurant in the country, awareness and appreciation for Polish food are growing. 'Many hotel chefs in Qatar are already familiar with dishes like pierogi and placki. With initiatives like this one by Lulu, we are hopeful that more Polish restaurants will emerge in the future,' he said. Addressing Qatar's significance in Poland's overall export strategy, he remarked, 'Qatar may not be the largest market in the region in terms of population, but it has a strong purchasing power and a consumer base that is curious and open to trying new things. That makes it a valuable partner for Polish exporters.' In terms of overall trade, the envoy shared that the volume between the two countries reached $4.2 billion last year. A significant chunk of this is Poland's long-term LNG imports from Qatar, accounting for about 15 percent of Poland's annual energy consumption. On the other end, Poland's exports to Qatar reached around QR700 million, with food products constituting approximately QR150 million. Besides food, Poland also exports machinery, engines, and electrical devices to Qatar—forming a diverse and steadily growing trade relationship. 'It's not just one category of goods dominating the exchange; it's a dynamic, evolving partnership. Initiatives like 'Poland Tastes Good' are just the beginning of a deeper engagement,' he concluded.
