The talks were also attended by the President and employees of the Polish Chamber of Commerce – Promotion Centre and the management of the Grójeckie Sady Association, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Poland’s openness to cooperation with Sweden and Finland

– Poland produces food of the highest quality, which meets the expectations of the most demanding consumers all over the world. We have an extremely strict approach towards the standards regarding pesticide residues in food – emphasised Deputy Minister Gromadzka and confirmed Poland’s willingness to cooperate with Sweden and Finland with regard to increasing trade.

The potential of Polish production of fruit and vegetables

Deputy Minister Gromadzka made the delegation from Sweden and Finland familiar with the potential of Polish production of fruit and vegetables, particularly apples.

– Poland is one of the leading producers of fruit and vegetables in the EU and in the world. We have a strong production base and a well-developed processing sector, which strengthens our export position. In terms of the production of fruit, we are ranked 3^rd in the EU, while in terms of the production of vegetables, we are ranked 4^th – said the Secretary of State.

– The export of fruit and vegetables remains an important segment of Polish agri-food trade – in 2025, it generated about EUR 3.7 billion of revenues. In addition, this sector is responsible for more than 6% of the total agri-food export value – stressed Deputy Minister Gromadzka.

The Secretary of State also referred to the EU food quality system and Polish products registered as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). As an example, she quoted “Grójec apples”.

– “Grójec apples” combine the tradition of the region with high quality requirements. Poland has as many as 51 registered products under the EU food quality system – reminded the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Nordic markets

The Secretary of State encouraged Swedish and Finnish entrepreneurs and distributors to cooperate with Polish producers and companies in the agri-food industry.

The talks confirmed that Poland attached great importance to relations with trading partners from Sweden and Finland and to the further development of export of Polish agri-food products to the Nordic markets.

Strong economy, high consumer purchasing power and demand for innovative and competitive products make Swedish and Finnish markets attractive expansion destinations that offer Polish companies and producers good conditions for export development.

Study visit of the Swedish and Finnish delegation to Poland

The delegation of representatives of Sweden and Finland visited Poland as part of the mission implemented under the BITE RIGHT! - European PGI Apples from Grojec programme. This programme is dedicated to the promotion of Grójec Apples PGI (Protected Geographical indication) and the development of their presence in the markets of Sweden and Finland.

During their stay in Poland, the Swedish and Finnish representatives of the commercial and distribution sector became familiar with the potential of Polish fruit-growing industry, visited producers, orchards as well as production and storage facilities. They also met with representatives of the Grójeckie Sady Association and of the local economic environment.

Trade flows with Sweden and Finland in the field of fruit and vegetables

In 2025, the export value of fresh fruit and vegetables to Sweden amounted to EUR 133.3 million (when compared to EUR 112.2 million in 2024), while the export volume was 75.5 thousand tonnes (73.4 thousand tonnes in 2024).

In 2025, the export value of fresh fruit and vegetables to Finland amounted to EUR 35.8 million (when compared to EUR 30.4 million in 2024), while the export volume was 27.8 thousand tonnes (28.4 thousand tonnes in 2024).

To Sweden and Finland, we export mainly: apples, frozen vegetables and frozen fruit.