Croatian export numbers are looking pretty solid despite the usual doomscrolling headlines. Early figures show a five percent annual increase, with over twenty-three billion euros in goods shipped out. Sales within the EU are rising faster than those to other countries. Key markets like Germany and Slovenia saw double-digit growth, while trade with Italy also rebounded.
Exports to Germany hit 2.7 billion euros, featuring higher-value finished goods. Major products included electrical transformers, electric batteries, various cables, footwear, and chocolate. In contrast, exports to Italy were dominated by raw materials like corn, wheat, live cattle, and timber. This highlights a shift in trade structure between the two neighbors.
Sales to Slovenia were strong, led by cable exports and LNG gas from the Krk terminal. The energy sector also showed significant electricity trading between the two nations. Meanwhile, exports to France continue a steady climb, with steam boilers, cables, and medical products like human blood preparations performing well.
The United States remains a major market for Croatian medicines, along with electrical transformers and firearms. However, imports from the US are heavily weighted toward LNG gas. Exports to more distant markets like Russia and China also grew, primarily driven by pharmaceutical sales. The overall trend points to a diversifying export portfolio with a notable presence in higher-value manufactured goods.
Exports to Germany hit 2.7 billion euros, featuring higher-value finished goods. Major products included electrical transformers, electric batteries, various cables, footwear, and chocolate. In contrast, exports to Italy were dominated by raw materials like corn, wheat, live cattle, and timber. This highlights a shift in trade structure between the two neighbors.
Sales to Slovenia were strong, led by cable exports and LNG gas from the Krk terminal. The energy sector also showed significant electricity trading between the two nations. Meanwhile, exports to France continue a steady climb, with steam boilers, cables, and medical products like human blood preparations performing well.
The United States remains a major market for Croatian medicines, along with electrical transformers and firearms. However, imports from the US are heavily weighted toward LNG gas. Exports to more distant markets like Russia and China also grew, primarily driven by pharmaceutical sales. The overall trend points to a diversifying export portfolio with a notable presence in higher-value manufactured goods.
