Export of Polish Machinery Industry to Türkiye 2015-2021

Case Study of Fan Factory

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.22.2025.100.17

Keywords:

Polish exports, Türkiye, machinery industry, economic diplomacy, Complex Interdependence Theory, industrial cooperation, bilateral trade, international business, power industry

Abstract

The article examines the dynamics of Polish machinery exports to Türkiye between 2015 and 2021, using Complex Interdependence Theory as the analytical framework. It highlights the historical, political, and economic context of Polish-Turkish relations, emphasising the role of non-state actors, trade institutions, and market mechanisms in shaping bilateral trade. Special attention is given to the case study of Fabryka Wentylatorów FAWENT S.A., a Polish industrial fan manufacturer, whose long-standing engagement with Turkish power plants and mines illustrates how industrial cooperation develops beyond traditional political or military concerns. The study demonstrates that despite geopolitical uncertainties and economic fluctuations, trade between Poland and Türkiye has shown resilience and potential for growth. The complementary industrial structures of both countries – particularly in the machinery, automotive, and energy sectors – facilitate mutual benefits and future opportunities for deepening cooperation. Findings confirm that Polish exports, driven by competitiveness and adaptability, are an important component of strengthening interdependence and expanding economic diplomacy in the Middle East region.

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  • Agata Maria Karbowska, Jagiellonian University

    A political scientist Assistant Professor with PhD at the Institute of the Middle and Far East, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University. She holds master’s degrees in International Relations (Strategic Studies), Cultural Studies (Middle Eastern Studies), and Turkology, all from Jagiellonian University. She has also studied at the University of Istanbul, Hacettepe University, and the University of Amman. Her academic experience includes an appointment at İstanbul Şehir University (Centre for Modern Turkish Studies) and research training at Leiden University. She has conducted fieldwork in Syria, Iraq, and Morocco, and delivered guest lectures at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Iceland. She has published extensively on the Middle East and Africa and regularly presents at international conferences. Her research focuses on the history, politics, society, and culture of Türkiye; Islam, with particular emphasis on Sufism and political Islam; and the wider Middle Eastern and African regions.

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Published

28-11-2025

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“Export of Polish Machinery Industry to Türkiye 2015-2021: Case Study of Fan Factory”. 2025. Politeja 22 (6(100): 365-87. https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.22.2025.100.17.

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