The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) has announced that 2025 was a record year, with the successful completion of 64 investment projects totaling over 4 billion EUR and resulting in the creation of more than 6,600 jobs.
Among the key projects are a Korean tire manufacturing facility and an American plant for producing cathode precursors for electric vehicle batteries, both set to be established in Opole. Additionally, Zawiercie will host the largest critical metals recovery plant in the region.
The report details a variety of investments, including 22 service projects valued at nearly 400 million EUR, expected to create 3,700 jobs, and 42 production projects with a combined value exceeding 3.6 billion EUR, anticipated to employ around 2,900 individuals.
PAIH attributes the high levels of investment to the adoption of advanced technologies and automation in production processes. "2025 demonstrated the strength of the Polish market. Poland is a stable and modern location for both production and service investments," stated Paweł Pudłowski, PAIH's Vice President for investment support.
Notably, both U.S. and Polish companies were equally active, each initiating 15 projects. This highlights PAIH's commitment to supporting domestic firms alongside international investors, challenging the notion that it only assists foreign businesses.
Investor interest was particularly strong in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship, which accounted for 10 projects, while other regions also gained attention: Pomorskie (9 projects), Małopolskie and Opolskie (6 each), Dolnośląskie (5), and Lubusz (4). Monika Grzelak, Director of the Investment Support Department at PAIH, emphasized the importance of evenly distributing investments across the country, noting that each new project contributes to job creation, skill development, and strengthens local economies.
As 2026 approaches, PAIH aims to continue its efforts to promote Poland as a strong investment partner, supporting long-term economic growth and enhancing the country's appeal for diverse investment opportunities.
For more information, visit the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.