Volume and structure of export as a measure of competitiveness of the Polish industry

Abstract

In the years 2000-2008 the value of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Poland grew from 40, 300 million euro to 114, 600 million euro. The inflow of FDI was accompanied by the increase in export. In the years 2000-2008, its value increased from 30, 373 million euro to 118, 722 million euro, while the share of the enterprises with foreign capital in this export value jumped from 44% to 60%. Owing to the FDI, the passenger cars and trucks, buses, spark-ignition, parts and accessories for the motor vehicles, electro-mechanical domestic appliances, television reception appliances and monitors, classified as technology - intensive, became the primary export products of Poland.