Poland: Preliminary Assessment of COVID 19 on Polish Food and Agriculture

The Government of Poland (GOP) introduced strict social distancing measures including closure of borders, limiting commercial air traffic, and restricting cross-border rail travel. Border clearances for imported food and feed products are functioning without major obstacles. On March 31, 2020 the GOP announced an economic support program to mitigate the negative affects of the pandemic. Poland’s hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) sectors were severely affected by COVID-19 and subsequent business closures. Retail sales for staple products remain robust, while sales of high-value product sales are lower

Poland: Preliminary Assessment of COVID 19 on Polish Food and Agriculture