Croatia’s February electricity surge boosts exports as imports fall

Croatia’s latest short-term energy statistics point to a stronger domestic electricity supply in February 2026, with generation rising faster than cross-border flows. The combination of higher production and a shift toward greater exports matters for market participants because it can influence regional pricing dynamics and reduce reliance on imported power during the month.

Electricity output climbs on hydropower-led generation

According to data published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, net electricity production in February 2026 totaled 1,689 GWh. That is 42.5% higher than in February of the previous year, when output was 1,185 GWh.

Generation in the month was dominated by hydropower plants, which produced 889 GWh (52.6%). Thermal power plants contributed 429 GWh (25.4%), wind farms generated 232 GWh (13.7%), and solar power plants added 67 GWh (3.96%) to total output.

Imports drop while exports expand

Cross-border electricity flows moved in Croatia’s favor as well. In February, Croatia imported 744 GWh of electricity, down 25.6% compared with February last year (1,000 GWh). Exports reached 857 GWh, representing a 50.9% increase compared with February 2024 (568 GWh).

Taken together, the data suggest Croatia was able to meet demand with a larger domestic generation base while still exporting more power than a year earlier—an outcome that can be particularly relevant for investors tracking liquidity and supply conditions in South-East European electricity markets.

Hydrocarbons: natural gas imports rise; oil output stable

The statistics also include hydrocarbons activity. Croatia produced 55 million cubic meters of natural gas in February 2025, unchanged from the same month a year earlier. Natural gas imports totaled 271 million cubic meters, up 54.9% year on year.

Crude oil production stood at 35,000 tons and remained stable versus the previous year. Petroleum products production totaled 87,000 tons in February 2025, compared with 273,000 tons in the same month last year.

Overall, Croatia’s February picture is one of rising electricity generation alongside weaker import needs and stronger export performance—while natural gas import growth and shifting petroleum product volumes underline that fuel supply dynamics remain more mixed across energy types.