Enterprises in Poland employing at least 10 people recorded total revenues of PLN 2,998.1 billion in the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data released by Statistics Poland. Total costs reached PLN 2,845.7 billion, resulting in a net financial result of PLN 125.9 billion.

The survey covered 48,229 enterprises, of which nearly 63 percent were small businesses with 10–49 employees. Large enterprises, representing just over 8 percent of the total, accounted for 61.9 percent of revenues, generating PLN 1,856.7 billion. Medium-sized enterprises contributed 25.3 percent of revenues, while small enterprises made up 12.8 percent.

Employment among the surveyed entities stood at 5.6 million people as of June 2025, with large enterprises employing over 60 percent of this workforce. On average, a large entity employed 861 workers, compared to 109 in medium-sized firms and 23 in small enterprises.

The composition of revenues showed that 57.8 percent came from the sale of products, goods, and services, and 38.6 percent from goods for resale and materials. Financial revenues represented 2.0 percent. Costs were dominated by products and materials sold, accounting for 96.7 percent of total expenditure.

Gross financial results for the half-year amounted to PLN 152.4 billion, while obligatory charges totaled PLN 26.5 billion. Investment outlays reached PLN 99.5 billion, with large enterprises responsible for more than 70 percent of these expenditures.

Enterprises with majority foreign ownership, representing 16.5 percent of the surveyed population, played a significant role in the economy. These firms generated PLN 1,232.8 billion in revenues, equivalent to 41.1 percent of the total, and recorded a net profit of PLN 46.1 billion. They also accounted for 37.7 percent of all investment spending, with large foreign-owned entities driving most of these outlays.

The results underscore the continued dominance of large enterprises in Poland’s corporate landscape, both in terms of revenues and employment. At the same time, the data highlight the strong role of foreign-owned firms in revenues, investment, and profitability.

Commercial property prices in Poland show significant variation depending on location, according to a new study by Dwell Properties. The analysis, based on nearly 1,000 listings, indicates that location, visibility, permitted business activities, and property size are among the key factors shaping values.

The study found that ground-floor high-street premises in central Warsaw, particularly in the Śródmieście district, can reach as much as PLN 35,000 per square meter, while in Bydgoszcz prices begin at around PLN 6,000. Average prices in Warsaw and Gdańsk are between PLN 13,000 and PLN 16,000 per square meter, compared to Kraków and Wrocław at PLN 12,000 to PLN 14,000. Mid-sized cities such as Poznań, Katowice, Szczecin, and Łódź recorded lower averages of PLN 9,000 to PLN 12,000.

The report also examined the difference between completed properties and those under construction. In Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Kraków, units under construction are priced slightly higher than completed ones, suggesting that upcoming projects in central or prestigious areas carry a premium. Conversely, in Wrocław and Łódź, completed units are more expensive, indicating that new supply is more often being developed on the outskirts at lower prices.

Location within the city remains the primary driver of value. In Warsaw, premises in Śródmieście command median prices of PLN 35,000 per square meter, compared with PLN 13,000–15,000 in outer districts. Gdańsk’s central properties range from PLN 12,000 to PLN 36,000, while the most exposed retail streets in Warsaw and Kraków can reach above PLN 50,000.

Visibility also plays a role: premises on street corners with double-sided display windows achieved around 3% higher prices than standard units. Properties suitable for catering businesses, with ventilation and required permits, were valued on average 10–15% higher than other commercial premises.

Proximity to major transport routes was another factor, with units on main thoroughfares priced 5–10% higher per square meter than those on smaller residential streets. The analysis also showed a negative correlation between size and unit price: smaller premises of 30–50 sqm tend to be more expensive per square meter than larger units, which are harder to lease to single tenants.

Rental trends mirror sales prices. Prime city-center locations in Warsaw can command rents of PLN 100–150 per square meter monthly, compared to PLN 20–50 in suburban areas.

According to Dwell Properties, these findings highlight the importance of location, exposure, and permitted uses in determining commercial property values, while also underlining the disparities between Poland’s largest cities and regional markets.

Photo: Marcin Kubik, CEO – Dwell Properties