Poland to Germany Trade Corridor

Poland to Germany: $98.0B bilateral trade, +4.8% YoY, rank #48 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $98.0B
  • Year on year growth: +4.8%
  • Corridor rank: #48 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 0%
  • Trade agreement status: FTA Active
  • Typical transit time: 1-3 days
  • Key ports: Gdansk, Szczecin, Hamburg, Berlin

Trade relationship

Poland-Germany is Central Europe's largest bilateral corridor. Polish automotive parts, furniture, and food products feed German industry, while German machinery and vehicles flow eastward. Nearshoring has boosted Poland's manufacturing role.

Top traded products between Poland and Germany

The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles and parts, Machinery, Electrical machinery. Together they make up 40.8% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
87Vehicles and parts$18.0B18.4%
84Machinery$12.0B12.2%
85Electrical machinery$10.0B10.2%
94Furniture$6.0B6.1%
39Plastics$4.0B4.1%
02Meat products$3.0B3.1%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • EU Single Market

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.

  • CE Marking
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 1-3 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Gdansk
  • Szczecin
  • Hamburg
  • Berlin

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Poland and Germany?
Vehicles and parts, Machinery, Electrical machinery
What is the average tariff rate for Poland to Germany trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
How long does shipping take from Poland to Germany?
Typical transit time is 1-3 days via Gdansk and Szczecin.
How large is trade between Poland and Germany?
Bilateral trade is $98.0B, up 4.8% year on year. It ranks #48 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Poland to Germany exports?
Required certifications: CE Marking, ISO 9001, REACH.