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Article: Poland's growing economy supports consumer-oriented food sales.
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- AgExporter
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- November 1, 2004
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Following Poland's accession to the EU (European Union) on May 1, 2004, U.S. products entering Poland are subject to EU external tariffs and other requirements. Prices of food products have risen since Poland joined the EU, and the Polish zloty vs. dollar rate has risen nearly 13 percent. These changes are benefiting U.S. product competitiveness.
U.S. sales to Poland have been rather limited (about $68 million in 2003, including $27 million in poultry transshipments to Eastern Europe). However, there are indirect sales via Western Europe for wines, distilled spirits, dried fruits and nuts. Other opportunities exist, given an upsurge in the economy and EU ...