Croatia’s industrial production rose by 7.0% year-on-year in September 2026 from 5.2% in the previous month. Output growth strengthened for intermediate goods (22.8% vs. 14.3%), while it slowed for energy (4.1% vs. 10.4%). Conversely, output declined for capital goods (-12.4% vs. -4.2%), durable consumer goods (-18.2% vs. 1.0%), and non-durable consumer goods (-1.4% vs. -1.7%). By sector, manufacturing output accelerated (6.6% vs. 4.8% in August), particularly for beverages (22.1% vs. -0.7%), electrical equipment (111.5% vs. 79.9%), and basic metals (5.7% vs. 1.8%). Meanwhile, production growth slowed in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (9.1% vs. 13.4%), while the decline in mining and quarrying deepened (-7.6% vs. -3.7%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production rose by 2.4%, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in the previous month. Over the January-September period, industrial output increased by 2.4% compared with the same period last year. source: Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Industrial Production in Croatia increased 7 percent in September of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Croatia averaged 1.17 percent from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 17.20 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -11.90 percent in June of 2009. This page provides - Croatia Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Croatia Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2026.

Industrial Production in Croatia increased 7 percent in September of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Croatia is expected to be 2.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Croatia Industrial Production is projected to trend around 2.30 percent in 2027 and 2.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-30 09:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Aug 5.2% 7.2% 6.5%
2026-10-29 10:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Sep 7.0% 5.2% 4.5%
2026-11-30 10:00 AM
Industrial Production YoY
Oct 7.0%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Changes in Inventories 310.00 1033.00 EUR Million Jun 2026
Industrial Production YoY 7.00 5.20 percent Sep 2026
Industrial Production Mom 2.40 -0.40 percent Sep 2026
Manufacturing Production 6.60 4.80 percent Sep 2026
Mining Production -7.60 -3.70 percent Sep 2026


Croatia Industrial Production
In Croatia, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.00 5.20 17.20 -11.90 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Croatia Industrial Output Rises in September
Croatia’s industrial production rose by 7.0% year-on-year in September 2026 from 5.2% in the previous month. Output growth strengthened for intermediate goods (22.8% vs. 14.3%), while it slowed for energy (4.1% vs. 10.4%). Conversely, output declined for capital goods (-12.4% vs. -4.2%), durable consumer goods (-18.2% vs. 1.0%), and non-durable consumer goods (-1.4% vs. -1.7%). By sector, manufacturing output accelerated (6.6% vs. 4.8% in August), particularly for beverages (22.1% vs. -0.7%), electrical equipment (111.5% vs. 79.9%), and basic metals (5.7% vs. 1.8%). Meanwhile, production growth slowed in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (9.1% vs. 13.4%), while the decline in mining and quarrying deepened (-7.6% vs. -3.7%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production rose by 2.4%, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in the previous month. Over the January-September period, industrial output increased by 2.4% compared with the same period last year.
2026-10-29
Croatia Industrial Output Slows in August
Croatia’s industrial production rose by 5.2% year-on-year in August 2026, slowing from an eight-month high of 7.2% in the previous month. Manufacturing growth eased to 4.8% from 6.7% in July, led by softer gains in coke and refined petroleum products (4.7% vs 14.6%), basic metals (1.8% vs 8.7%), and electrical equipment (79.9% vs 106.4%), alongside steeper declines in tobacco products (-14.5% vs -11.6%), textiles (-14.4%), wearing apparel (-3.1% vs -0.3%), chemicals and chemical products (-47.4% vs -35.1%), basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations (-10.3% vs -3.5%), and other transport equipment (-53.4% vs -44.4%). Mining and quarrying remained unchanged at -3.7%. In contrast, electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply rose 13.4% from 10.9% in July. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production fell 0.4%, reversing a 2.3% gain in the previous month. Over the January–August period, output was 1.8% higher than in the same period last year.
2026-09-30
Croatia Industrial Output Hits 8-Month High
Croatia’s industrial production rose 7.2% year-on-year in July 2026, accelerating from a 4.3% increase in June and marking the strongest growth since November 2025. Production accelerated for intermediate goods (16.6% vs 14.8% in June) and energy (9.1% vs 1.2%), while output of non-durable consumer goods increased (1.7% vs -1.6%). Meanwhile, declines eased for durable consumer goods (-6.3% vs -13.8%), while capital goods remained in contraction (-7.4% vs -7.3%). By sector, manufacturing output increased 6.8% (4.0%), supported by stronger production of electrical equipment, basic metals, food products, as well as motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers. Meanwhile, mining and quarrying rebounded (3.7% vs -6.5%), and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply surged (10.9% vs -0.7%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial production increased 3.9% in July, following a 5.3% rise in June.
2026-09-03