Europe and Central Asia Industry Reports

Poland relies on coal for 70% of its energy needs, the highest proportion among EU member states. However, in recent years, the country has shifted towards a greener agenda, aiming to reduce fossil fuel use and increase the adoption of renewable ...

The Polish wood, paper and furniture industry experienced impressive growth between 2017 and 2022, but it faces challenges in 2023. Limited access to sustainable timber, rising production costs and reduced demand for furniture triggered by a ...

The Polish banking sector, while still relatively small compared to the overall economy, remains stable and dynamically developing, and is the leader in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in terms of asset size. At the end of 2023, the banking sector's ...

The automotive industry is one of the pillars of the Polish economy. It accounted for 8% of the country's GDP and approximately 13.5% of its exports value in 2022, according to the latest available estimates by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency ...

Turkey's infrastructure sector has undergone robust growth over the past decade, the result of sustained government emphasis and substantial allocations from the national budget towards developing the transport and energy networks. The country is ...

Poland's limited oil and gas reserves necessitate a heavy reliance on imports to meet the growing demand for fuel. In 2022, only about 3% of its crude oil demand for refineries was met through domestic production, while natural gas production covered ...

Poland's chemicals and rubber & plastics sector presents a complex picture. While some products saw growth in 2023, such as polyester paints (28.5% y/y growth) and compressors (up 65.5% y/y), others like toluene (-95% y/y) and tyres (-13.5% y/y) ...

The USD 18bn of foreign direct investments (FDIs) that Turkey has attracted into its automotive sector since 2000 have significantly bolstered the nation's manufacturing prowess, positioning Turkey as a crucial link in the international Original ...

Poland's food and beverage products had a sold production value of PLN 401.3bn in 2022, representing 14.2% of Polish GDP. The industrial production index (IPI) for food products expanded by 9.4% y/y in 2022 and the IPI for beverage products grew by ...

Digital transformation and the popularity of remote working have supported the development of the telecommunication industry and the introduction of new technology, such as 5G, in Poland. Moreover, the Polish government aims to support digitalisation ...