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Population as of 2020: 4.04 million 127 of 193
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Region: Eastern Europe
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $92.5 billion 73 of 193
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Top Exports
Total exports: **~$26.0 billion (2024)** Croatia has a **diversified export structure**, combining **energy, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture**. | Rank | Export Category | Notes | | ---- | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Mineral fuels (oil & gas)** | Largest category (~$3.4B) | | 2 | **Electrical & electronic equipment** | Power equipment, components | | 3 | **Machinery & industrial equipment** | Manufacturing exports | | 4 | **Pharmaceutical products** | High-value sector (~$1.3B) | | 5 | **Wood & wood products** | Timber and processed wood | | 6 | **Vehicles & automotive products** | Growing industrial sector | | 7 | **Apparel (knit & clothing)** | Textile exports | | 8 | **Plastics & plastic articles** | Industrial goods | | 9 | **Metals (iron, steel, aluminum)** | Fabricated metals | | 10 | **Food products & agriculture** | Fish, wine, olive oil | Key individual export products (by value) | Rank | Product | Notes | | ---- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | 11 | **Refined petroleum oils** | #1 single export (~5–6%) | | 12 | **Packaged medicaments** | Major pharmaceutical export | | 13 | **Electrical transformers & converters** | Key industrial product | | 14 | **Crude oil** | Energy export | | 15 | **Electricity (power exports)** | Important regional export | | 16 | **Insulated wires & cables** | Electronics manufacturing | | 17 | **Sawn wood** | Forestry export | | 18 | **Petroleum gases (natural gas)** | Energy exports | | 19 | **Textiles (hosiery, garments)** | Apparel sector | | 20 | **Blood fractions & vaccines** | Specialized pharmaceutical exports | Key Takeaways * 🛢️ **Energy is #1:** * Oil, gas, and refined fuels are the **largest export sector** * ⚙️ **Industrial manufacturing is strong:** * Machinery, electrical equipment, and automotive products are key exports * 💊 **Pharmaceuticals are important:** * Croatia exports significant **medicines and biotech products** * 🌲 **Forestry and wood products matter:** * Timber exports are a notable part of the economy * 🍷 **Agriculture is smaller but notable:** * Includes **fish, wine, olive oil, and food products** Top Importers of Croatia’s Exports (2024) | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Italy** | Largest partner; energy, machinery, and industrial goods. | | 2 | **Germany** | Machinery, electrical equipment, and pharmaceuticals. | | 3 | **Slovenia** | Regional trade; fuels, electricity, and manufactured goods. | | 4 | **Hungary** | Energy (oil, gas) and industrial products. | | 5 | **Bosnia and Herzegovina** | Strong regional trade; consumer goods and fuels. | | 6 | **Austria** | Industrial goods and machinery. | | 7 | **Serbia** | Regional trade; food, fuels, and manufactured goods. | | 8 | **France** | Pharmaceuticals and industrial exports. | | 9 | **Netherlands** | Trade hub; energy and re-exports. | | 10 | **United States** | Pharmaceuticals, machinery, and specialized goods. | Key Patterns * 🇪🇺 **EU dominance**: * Most exports go to **European Union countries**, especially nearby ones * 🌍 **Strong regional Balkan trade**: * Countries like **Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia** are key partners * ⚡ **Energy flows matter**: * Oil, gas, and electricity exports are important within the region * 🔁 **Trade hubs play a role**: * The **Netherlands** serves as a distribution gateway
