Croatia Presents National Industrial Development Plan 2027–2034

Croatia has presented the National Industrial Development Plan of the Republic of Croatia 2027–2034, along with the accompanying Action Plan for the 2027–2030 period, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the economy, developing higher value-added industry, and ensuring long-term sustainable economic growth.

As stated by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, the new industrial strategy is focused on developing a digitalized and modernized industry, energy-efficient and green production, as well as an innovative and export-oriented sector, with a stronger reliance on domestic technologies and industrial capacities.

Minister of Economy Ante Šušnjar emphasized that the National Plan is the result of a two-year dialogue with the business community, industry, and academic sector, as well as a response to global changes shaping European and global industrial policy.

According to him, the goal of the plan is to increase the share of manufacturing in gross value added from the current 10.6 percent to 12.5 percent by 2034, along with stronger development of high value-added industries, increased investment in research and development, and an accelerated digital and green transition of industry.

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Speaking about energy policy, Šušnjar highlighted that Croatia has further strengthened its energy security over the past two years by increasing the capacity of the LNG terminal on the island of Krk, investing in transmission and distribution infrastructure, opening space for new investments in renewable energy sources, and creating a legislative framework for long-term consideration of nuclear energy as part of Croatia’s future energy mix.

The National Plan defines three key strategic goals: developing a competitive and export-oriented industry, developing a clean and energy-efficient industry, and strengthening the resilience and security of industrial capacities.

The plan was presented at the conference “Secure Energy – Strong Industry – Competitive Economy,” where the Action Plan for the implementation of the National Plan for the 2027–2030 period was also introduced. The plan includes 10 measures and 55 projects and activities with a total estimated value of around 1.9 billion euros, while a total of 2.9 billion euros is planned for the implementation of the National Plan until 2034.

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