Polish brands showcased in Shanghai

Polish food, cosmetics and jewellery companies are looking for Chinese business partners at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) event in Shanghai, one of the country’s largest trade fairs, now in its eighth year.

The 8th China International Import Expo trade fair is being held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10.

Photo: ALEX PLAVEVSKI/PAP/EPA

Around 4,000 exhibitors from across the world are taking part this year, including 10 from Poland. Most represent the cosmetics and jewellery industries, with amber products - long admired in China - among the highlights.

The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, opened in Shanghai, Nov 5th. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth CIIE and the Hongqiao International Economic… pic.twitter.com/20vWPQ8ndP

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While Polish exports to China have risen slightly this year, the trade imbalance remains significant.

Last year, Poland exported goods worth around USD 3.5 billion to China, compared with imports of Chinese products valued at USD 55 billion - more than 15 times as much, public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.

Natural resources, mainly copper, make up about one-sixth of Poland's exports to China, followed by electrical machinery and energy-generation equipment.

From China, Poland imports primarily electrical machines, devices and consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets and laptops worth almost USD 8 billion last year.

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Source: IAR