Poland’s economic growth under pressure: rising insolvency and restructuring risks

Poland has long been regarded as one of Europe’s strongest growth stories, underpinned by a resilient industrial base and sustained economic expansion since joining the EU. However, mounting external pressures are now testing the durability of that success. A recent analysis published in Global Turnaround examines how rising US tariffs and the increasing influx of low-cost Chinese imports are reshaping Poland’s economic outlook and driving heightened restructuring and insolvency activity.

The article features insights from Joanna Gąsowski (Wolf Theiss Poland), who comments on the growing distress observed across key sectors, including steel manufacturing and automotive supply chains. The analysis also considers broader structural challenges, such as subdued private investment, shifting global trade patterns and rising defence expenditure, and how these factors are translating into practical challenges for businesses and creditors operating in the Polish market.

The publication offers a timely perspective on the vulnerabilities emerging beneath Poland’s headline growth figures and the implications for companies navigating financial stress in an increasingly complex economic environment.

This article first appeared in the December edition of Global Turnaround magazine.