Investment market
The number of foreign-owned companies in Szczecin continues to grow. Pursuant to a ranking prepared by the Central Business Information Centre [Centralny Ośrodek Informacji Gospodarczej], Szczecin is currently ranked sixth in Poland in respect to the number of foreign-owned companies. These companies operate mainly in the service, commercial and tourism sectors.
Based on country of origin, the majority of companies investing in Szczecin in 2006 were European companies, with 31% from Germany, 19.5% from Denmark, 14.9% from Cyprus, as well as 10.6% from the United States.
Base foreign capital according to country of origin of shareholders – 2006
Foreign direct investments in Szczecin as at 31 July 2007 (in excess of USD 1 million)
| PKD section | Company | Country of origin of capital |
| Production of timber and timber products | Swedwood Holding BV | Sweden |
| Production of food articles, drinks and tobacco goods |
Carlsberg Breweries A/S |
Denmark |
| Production of metal and metal works |
AltradBaumann GmbH |
Germany |
| Manufacture of electrical and optical equipment* | Sonion Microtronic A/S* | Denmark* |
| Production of fibre masses, paper and paper products; publishing activities | Norhaven Group | Denmark |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic goods | PACIV Corp. | USA |
| Electricity, gas and water production and distribution |
MVV Energie AG |
Germany |
| Construction | TK Holding | Denmark |
| Wholesale and retail trade, automotive and motorcycle repair, as well as personal and household goods |
Metro Group AG |
Germany, France |
| Hotels and restaurants |
McDonald |
USA |
| Financial brokerage |
HVB |
Germany |
| Property management, rental and business related activities | Stream International INC | USA |
| Other municipal and individual activities |
Bioconsult SpA |
Italy |
*Mierzyn – Zachodniopomorskie Province
Source: PAIiIZ 31 July 2007
