Poland has 3.6% share in the EU automotive market - SDCM

Poland produces 570,000 cars per year out of 16 million made in the EU annually, which translates to 3.6 percent of the market, said Alfred Franke, president of the Automotive Parts Producers and Distributors Association SDCM. The whole EU market is worth €600 billion, while the Polish market is valued at €17 billion. On average, Europeans spend €860 per year on car repairs, while Poles only €497. When it comes to exports, Poland is the 12th biggest exporter worldwide with €11 billion worth of exports, with most of the cars made in the country being sold to Germany.