Ukrainian businesses that expanded in central Europe post-2022 are now shifting focus from refugee to local customer bases.
In Poland, over 1.5 million Ukrainians have contributed to the establishment of numerous new enterprises, with Ukrainian-owned businesses opening roughly 10% of new ventures.
Andrii Halytskyi's Lviv Croissants plans to expand further into western Europe, moving beyond serving the diaspora.
Companies see Poland as a springboard to the larger EU market, aiming to familiarize themselves with its regulations.
Despite Ukraine's economic recovery, many businesses are compelled to explore opportunities abroad due to ongoing risks at home.
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