According to Statistics Poland (GUS) data, reported by Bankier.pl on 20 October 2026, sold industrial output in Poland rose in September by 4.6% year on year. The economists’ average forecast was about 3.1%. Seasonally adjusted, output grew by 3.4% month on month and 3.3% year on year.
From January to September 2026 output was 3.6% higher than a year earlier. Growth was recorded in 25 of 34 divisions. Manufacturing rose by 4.0%, mining and quarrying by 12.9% and energy by 10.2%. Coal mining, however, fell (by 10.7%).
Editorial comment
A strong Polish industry means more orders for businesses trading between Poland and the UK – for example parts suppliers, transport and services. Economists note, however, that this is not yet a “boom”. It is worth watching the złoty-to-pound rate: a better economy in Poland may strengthen the złoty, which matters for transfers home.
What to do
- If you import from Poland, ask suppliers about lead times – heavier factory workloads may lengthen them.
- Compare GBP–PLN transfer rates across several services before a larger transfer.
- Follow GUS retail sales data – the next signal of the Polish economy’s health.
What do you think?
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Sources
- Bankier.pl: Industrial output in September 2026
- WNP.pl: Industrial output in September rose 4.6% y/y – GUS
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