The general business climate indicator for manufacturing in Poland rose to -5.3 in July 2026 from a six-month low of -6.0 in the previous month. Still, the latest figure remained below its long-term average of +0.4. Among sectors, financial insurance (27.4 vs 24.4 in June) recorded the most positive assessment of business conditions, followed by wholesale trade (2.6 vs 1.6) and accommodation and food service (21.2 vs 19.7). Moreover, pessimism eased in construction (-0.3 vs -0.7) and transportation and storage (-0.2 vs -0.6). Meanwhile, confidence deteriorated in retail trade (1.4 vs 1.6) and information and communication (9.9 vs 10.2). source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)

Business Confidence in Poland increased to -5.30 points in July from -6 points in June of 2026. Business Confidence in Poland averaged 1.04 points from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 24.90 points in May of 2007 and a record low of -44.20 points in April of 2020. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Poland Business Confidence - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on August of 2026.

Business Confidence in Poland increased to -5.30 points in July from -6 points in June of 2026. Business Confidence in Poland is expected to be -5.50 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Poland Business Confidence is projected to trend around 0.20 points in 2027 and 0.50 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-22 07:30 AM
Business Confidence
Jun -6 -4.1 -3.5
2026-07-22 07:30 AM
Business Confidence
Jul -5.3 -6 -5
2026-08-21 07:30 AM
Business Confidence
Aug -5.3


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence -5.30 -6.00 points Jul 2026
Capacity Utilization 78.50 77.90 percent Jun 2026
Car Production 10.30 6.60 Thousand Units Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories 3459.20 15066.90 PLN Million Mar 2026
Corporate Profits 88247.00 308473.10 PLN Million Mar 2026
Industrial Production YoY 7.60 4.10 percent Jun 2026
Manufacturing Production 6.40 2.70 percent Jun 2026
Mining Production 28.30 31.00 percent Jun 2026
New Orders 111.70 243.30 points Jun 2026


Poland Business Confidence
In Poland, business tendency survey in manufacturing is based on a survey of 3500 companies producing consumer, investment and supply goods. The business tendency questionnaires contain questions related to the basic features of the economic situation in industry: general economic situation of the company, order-books, production, stocks, financial situation, employment, prices, production capacity, capacity utilization, duration of assured production, limits to activity, competitive position. On the basis of gathered replies indicators are calculated. These indicators are weighted by the value of sold production of manufacturing in current prices and their range varies from -100 to +100. Positive value means good business situation, negative – bad one. Increase (decrease) of indicator means improving (worsening) of the business situation from the enterprises point of view.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-5.30 -6.00 24.90 -44.20 1993 - 2026 points Monthly
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Poland Industry Confidence Improves in July
The general business climate indicator for manufacturing in Poland rose to -5.3 in July 2026 from a six-month low of -6.0 in the previous month. Still, the latest figure remained below its long-term average of +0.4. Among sectors, financial insurance (27.4 vs 24.4 in June) recorded the most positive assessment of business conditions, followed by wholesale trade (2.6 vs 1.6) and accommodation and food service (21.2 vs 19.7). Moreover, pessimism eased in construction (-0.3 vs -0.7) and transportation and storage (-0.2 vs -0.6). Meanwhile, confidence deteriorated in retail trade (1.4 vs 1.6) and information and communication (9.9 vs 10.2).
2026-07-22
Poland Industry Confidence Worsens in June
The general business climate indicator for manufacturing in Poland fell to -6.0 in June 2026 from a three-month high of 4.1 in the previous month. It marked the lowest reading since December 2025 and remained below its long-term average of +0.4, highlighting persistent pressure on industrial sentiment. Elsewhere, business confidence weakened in the financial and insurance activities sector (24.4 vs 26.6 in May) and wholesale trade (1.6 vs 3.0), while it turned negative in retail trade (-1.6 vs 0). In contrast, pessimism eased in construction (-0.7 vs -1.3) and transportation and storage (-0.6 vs -1.1). Moreover, confidence improved in accommodation and food service activities (19.7 vs 14.7) and information and communication (10.2 vs 8.1).
2026-06-22
Poland Industry Confidence at 3-Month High
The general business climate indicator for manufacturing in Poland rose to -4.1 in May 2026 from -4.4 in the previous month, marking the highest reading in three months. Still, the latest figure remained below its long term average of +0.4. Among sectors, accommodation and food service activities (14.7 vs. 10.2 in April) recorded the most positive assessment of business conditions, followed by wholesale trade (3 vs. 1.7). At the same time, sentiment became less pessimistic in construction (-1.3 vs. -2.4) and transportation and storage (-1.1 vs. -5.6), while retail trade turned neutral from -1.3. However, businesses became less optimistic in financial and insurance activities (26.6 vs. 29.3) and information and communication (8.1 vs. 9.6).
2026-05-22