With nearly 40 million inhabitants and a strategic location in the heart of Europe, Poland is an excellent sales market.
With nearly 40 million inhabitants and a strategic location in the heart of Europe, Poland is an excellent sales market.
Poland, a country with an impressive history, a dynamic economy, and a population that is increasingly embracing online shopping, offers enormous opportunities for e-commerce companies. Its strategic location in the heart of Europe and a population of nearly 40 million people make it an attractive market, especially for neighboring countries like Germany. However, in addition to these obvious reasons, there are a variety of factors that make the Polish online market particularly lucrative for foreign sellers. Here are some of the most compelling reasons why e-commerce companies should consider selling in Poland.
Market Growth
According to a study by Gemius, the value of the Polish e-commerce market is expected to increase by over 94 billion PLN by 2027, reaching an impressive total value of 187 billion PLN. This highlights the enormous potential and dynamic development of online commerce in Poland.
Infrastructural Development
Poland has significantly invested in its logistics infrastructure in recent years. This provides foreign retailers with excellent networks through which they can bring their products to the Polish market quickly and cost-effectively.
Competitive Advantage
Compared to other European markets, the Polish e-commerce market is not yet saturated. Early engagement will help you establish a strong market position to compete against local and international rivals.
Ties between Poland and the United Kingdom
The Polish community is one of the largest minorities in the United Kingdom, which naturally creates strong ties between the two countries. Many Poles who have lived or are currently living in the UK are familiar with British products and brands, which can facilitate their acceptance and influence their willingness to purchase British brands.
WHERE TO SELL IN POLAND?
In Poland, consumers prefer their trusted platform over foreign large corporations.
In Poland, consumers prefer their trusted platform over foreign large corporations.
Allegro, a horizontal B2C trading platform, has been a mainstay on the Polish market for 24 years. The year 2023 proved to be another successful one for Allegro, producing an impressive Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of 54.8 billion PLN. With a GMV growth increase of 10.9% compared to the previous year, Allegro is looking optimistically toward 2024 and the upcoming international expansion.
Allegro:
Poland's E-Commerce Giant
In a spontaneous survey about e-commerce platforms in Poland, 87% of respondents mentioned Allegro, while only 39% mentioned OLX and 20% mentioned Zalando. Amazon and other platforms were each mentioned by a mere 15% of respondents. These figures demonstrate the dominant market position and strong influence of Allegro on the Polish online retail market. Source: ‘E-commerce in Poland 2023 Report’ by Gemius 2023.
Allegro in Numbers
As the largest e-commerce player of European origin, Allegro offers a platform with growth opportunities for over 19.6 million active buyers in the region (Poland and the Czech Republic). With more than 400 million listings and a Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of 58.4 billion PLN (approximately 13.6 billion EUR), reflecting an 11.2% growth compared to the previous year, Allegro experienced significant growth in 2023. Source: ‘Allegro own data, Allegro.eu access Apr 2023, E-commerce in Poland 2023 Report by Gemius 2023.
22 million visitors
19.6 million active buyers
400 million listings
Allegro International
The platform’s growth is not limited to Poland. Allegro has acquired the Mall Group and WE|DO, expanding its presence in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, and Croatia. With the launch of allegro.cz in July 2023, foreign sellers now have the opportunity to offer their products on the Czech market as well. This opportunity has extended to the Slovak market with the introduction of allegro.sk in March 2024. Sellers can leverage the recognition of the Mall Group and rely on the logistics network of InPost (First Mile), WE|DO, Zásilkovna, DHL, or DPD.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ALLEGRO?
If you are an experienced online seller, you will appreciate the easy onboarding process with Allegro.
If you are an experienced online seller, you will appreciate the easy onboarding process with Allegro.
For international sellers, Allegro simplifies entry into the Polish market. There are no listing or registration fees. Sellers only pay a success fee upon making a sale.
Register with your international tax ID.
Join the marketplace for free.
List as many products as you want in 14 categories (and thousands of subcategories).
Only pay when you sell your products.
Build your presence with discounts on commissions and free access to selected tools.
Get in touch with a consultant from the ‘Sale in Poland’ team or start directly by registering in Allegro’s seller portal. Take advantage of the wide range of support that Allegro offers. Allegro is your path to success in Poland!