Studies

The power and potential of the Polish cosmetic industry lies in its history. Within the space of one century, the industry truly flourished, while Made in Poland products have gained recognition both in Poland and in the most remote corners of the world.

Małopolska New technologies, computer science, innovations

the specificity of Małopolska’s economy creates a real need for new design solutions; they are sought by the clothing, furniture, footwear and lighting industries, as well as the broadly defined packaging industry.

Poland is the fourth largest exporter of furniture in the world (after China, Germany and Italy); the value of Polish furniture manufactured in 2016 was nearly PLN 42.5 billion, of which 41.7 billion was exported abroad.

Modernity based on the best traditions of the Polish business is applied in innovative technologies for the construction industry. This is one of the fastest growing sectors of the region’s economy

Here, in Małopolska tradition and modernity have created exceptional agricultural and food products, processing industry artefacts and farming produce which are greatly appreciated on foreign markets.

Kraków, as the capital of Małopolska, is, according to various sources, the headquarter for 100-200 startups

Demographic  characteristics of Krakow and Małopolska and  the main demographic trends.

Małopolska is ranked fourth in the ranking of regional investment attractiveness published by Instytut Badań nad Gospodarką Rynkową (Institute for Market Economy Research)

The presented report aims to describe the functioning of the modern business and the R&D sectors in the Małopolskie province.

Characteristics of the life science market

Characteristics of the ICT industry in the Małopolska region

metal, machine, automotive and electrotechnical industries

food, wood, mining, construction, agricultural production industries

Poland ranks 6th in Europe in terms of production volume and jobs in the ICT sector, which employs about 500,000 people and accounts for about 8% of the GDP.

It is also in Małopolska that innovation, rooted in the best tradition of Polish entrepreneurship, makes the broadly defined electrical and machine industry one of the strongest assets of the regional economy, and products “made in Małopolska” gain recognition on the most demanding markets around the globe.

Małopolska smart specialisations