Strong Polish representation at SIAL Paris
18.10.2026
The 61st edition of SIAL Paris - one of the world's most significant food industry trade fairs, held biennially - is taking place in Paris from 17 to 21 October 2026. For many years, Poland has been among the largest exhibitors at the Paris fair. This year, the Polish national stand, organized by the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR) for the seventh time, is the largest on record.
Poland’s presence and national stand at SIAL Paris 2026
This year's Paris trade fair in figures features 400,000 products and 8,000 exhibitors from 130 countries. Polish exhibitors and products are also an important part of the event. A total of 323 exhibitors from Poland are participating in this year's SIAL Paris (compared to 253 exhibitors in 2024). Out of more than 320 businesses, 70 are exhibiting under the banner "Poland tastes good" at national stands organized by KOWR across 5 halls, with a total area of nearly 740 m². Polish companies are promoting their products alongside KOWR in the following halls: Savoury Food (Hall 1), Frozen (Hall 5A), Confectionery (Hall 5B), Beverages (Hall 5C), and Dairy (Hall 7).
What does the Polish national stand at SIAL Paris offer?
Visitors to this year’s Paris trade fair can explore a wide range of products from Polish companies at the national stand. Of the 70 businesses promoting their offerings alongside KOWR, 14 represent the confectionery and snacks sector, 7 represent the beverage sector, 6 represent the dairy sector, 5 represent the frozen food sector, and 38 companies exhibiting in the multi-branch Savoury Food hall offer other products, including: fruit and vegetable preserves, fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts, dried and freeze-dried fruit, grain and breakfast products, cured meats and meat products, fish products, ready meals, mushroom products, herbal and fruit teas, spices, oils, vinegars, sauces and mayonnaise, honey, mead, and products for the HoReCa sector.
Official opening of the stand
The Polish stand was officially opened on 17 October this year by Stefan Krajewski, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development; Wiesław Tarka, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Paris; and Henryk Smolarz, Director General of KOWR.
Stand within the food sector promotion programme
A portion of the stand covering an area of 60 m² in the Savoury Food sector is designated as an information and promotion stand under the food sector promotion programme for 2024–2029 (BRAND HUB). Nineteen companies are taking advantage of this area free of charge to hold B2B meetings or showcase promotional materials. Furthermore, the BRAND HUB zone hosts daily culinary demonstrations featuring Polish chefs, introducing visitors from across the globe to Poland's flagship dishes and culinary traditions.
Why is SIAL Paris important?
Held in Paris since 1964, the trade fair has a global reach and significant international impact. Above all, it serves as an excellent platform for establishing business contacts in a single location with potential counterparties from France and around the world. Polish companies exhibiting under the "Poland tastes good" banner have the opportunity to make commercial connections, acquire new customers in foreign markets, and deepen business relationships with existing partners.
SIAL Paris is the launchpad for new products, ingredients, functional foods, and sustainability concepts that set the direction for the entire food sector.
Regular participation in SIAL Paris as an exhibitor not only helps forge new business contacts, but also consolidates a company's position within the industry. SIAL Paris is a must-attend event every October of even-numbered years on the calendar for food industry professionals.
Export of agri-food products from Poland to France
On the EU market in 2025, Poland sold agri-food goods worth EUR 43.9 billion, of which products worth EUR 4 billion went to France. France was the second largest export destination for these products among EU countries, behind only Germany. The main products exported to France were:
- Red meat and processed meat products – 19%
- Poultry meat – 19%
- Confectionery products – 9%
- Cereal and flour-based products, mainly bakery products and biscuits – 7%
- Fish and processed fish products – 6%
- Animal feed products – 6%
- Coffee, cocoa paste, butter, fat and oil – 5%
More information is available on the Poland tastes good website.
KOWR Export Support Department
