Poland represents a thriving market opportunity for UK businesses, with its rapidly growing economy, EU membership, and strategic location as a gateway to Eastern European markets. UK exports to Poland span various sectors including machinery, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, making it an increasingly important trade partner post-Brexit.
At Tankel Logistics, we specialize in road freight transportation from the UK to Poland, with a focus on efficient groupage services. Our reliable delivery timeline ensures UK businesses maintain consistent access to the Polish market. With our own fleet of specialized vehicles, strategic warehouses in both the UK and Poland, and comprehensive customs support, we ensure your goods move smoothly across borders with complete visibility at every stage.
Our services cover all major Polish commercial centers including Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw, and Lodz. This extensive coverage ensures UK exporters can reach customers throughout Poland with our reliable delivery service, opening up a market of 37 million consumers with rapidly increasing purchasing power.
Benefits of exporting to Poland
- Economic growth: Poland has been one of Europe's fastest-growing economies with consistent GDP growth, creating increasing demand for quality imports from the UK.
- Strategic location: Using Poland as a distribution hub gives access to not only the Polish market but also neighboring Eastern European countries, expanding your reach considerably.
- Infrastructure investment: Significant EU funding has improved Poland's transportation networks, making distribution within the country increasingly efficient.
- UK-Poland relations: Strong historical ties and a large Polish community in the UK have created cultural familiarity and business connections between the two countries.
Export service options
At Tankel Logistics, we offer a range of groupage (LTL) transport solutions tailored to UK businesses shipping to Poland:
- Groupage freight (LTL): Cost-efficient shipping for smaller loads, consolidating multiple shipments into one truck.
- Warehousing and storage: Secure storage, cross-docking, and order fulfillment in our UK, Polish (with customs warehouse capabilities), and Dutch warehouses.
- Customs clearance assistance: Full export declarations, VAT processing, and compliance support for hassle-free border crossings.
Taxes and duties
Exporting goods from the UK to Poland requires compliance with EU customs regulations:
- VAT and duties: Most goods imported into Poland are subject to 23% VAT, with reduced rates for essential items. British businesses can zero-rate their exports to Poland, provided they meet specific conditions, such as ensuring the Polish recipient is VAT registered and provides a valid VAT number.
- HS code classification: Proper Harmonized System (HS) codes must be used to determine applicable tariffs and tax rates.
- EORI number: UK exporters must have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number to clear customs in Poland.
Our customs team provides guidance on product classification and required documentation to ensure smooth clearance and avoid unexpected charges.
Step-by-step export guide to Poland
- Prepare your goods: Ensure proper packaging and labeling according to EU standards.
- Classify goods correctly: Use the correct HS code to ensure proper taxation.
- Obtain an EORI number: Required for all UK exporters shipping goods to the EU.
- Prepare export documents: Submit an invoice, packing list, and any required certifications. This can be done by Tankel Logistics team if you don’t have the knowledge in-house.
- Transport: Your goods are collected and transported to our UK warehouse for consolidation.
- Border crossing: Your shipment crosses the EU border with all required documentation.
- Polish entry: Goods clear Polish customs with our support and continue to our Polish warehouse.
- Final delivery: We deliver to your customer's door with our reliable service commitment.
Why choose Tankel Logistics?
- Specialized UK-Poland experience: We focus on this key trade route with extensive knowledge of both markets.
- Reliable service: Our groupage service provides consistent delivery times you can count on.
- Complete control: Our own fleet and warehouses in both the UK and Poland ensure reliable service.
- Customs expertise: Comprehensive support with both UK export and Polish import formalities.
- Real-time tracking: Monitor your shipment throughout its journey via our client portal.
- English and Polish-speaking staff: Clear communication with both UK exporters and Polish importers.
- Flexible options: Services tailored to businesses of all sizes, from small exporters to large manufacturers.
- Customs warehouse facilities: Our Polish warehouse has customs capabilities for simplified import procedures.
