Poland’s fashion exports have soared by 21 per cent in three years. In 2018, the country’s sales to the European Union amounted to €11.39 billion, while in 2016 the figure was €9.4 billion.

In 2014 the sector began a process of modernization following this the country managed to carve a niche in proximity sourcing. Its advantages are: price, geographic position and the development of the industry. Wages are below that of other European Union countries. The transformation process of the textile industry in Poland began in 2010, when investment was made in modernizing production of yarns and fabrics and developing clothing manufacture. The investments were possible thanks to the support of the European Regional Development Fund.

Poland has increased imports of clothing machinery to strengthen its textile industry. Poland is, in fact, the main destination of German clothing machinery exports. German machinery exports to Poland exceeded €30 million in 2015 and reached €90 million a year later.

Poland has a privileged position regarding logistics, since it is located in the center of Europe and next to Germany. Traditionally, the Polish fashion industry has operated with its own fashion brands, which were affected by the entry of international competition after Poland became a member of the European Union in 2014.