The value of Croatia's goods exports in 2024 was €23.9 billion, representing a 4.6% increase compared to 2023, while imports rose by 5.4% to €41.8 billion, according to initial data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) published on Friday.

The trade deficit thus amounted to €17.8 billion last year, compared to €16.6 billion in 2023. The coverage of imports by exports in 2024 decreased to 57.3%, down from 57.8% in 2023.

According to the preliminary data from DZS, exports to EU countries in 2024 were valued at €15.6 billion, which is a 0.4% increase compared to 2023. The value of imports from EU countries grew by 7%, reaching €32.6 billion.

Statistics for exports to non-EU countries show a 13.4% growth, amounting to €8.3 billion, while imports from non-EU countries increased by 0.2%, reaching €9.2 billion.