Croatia Industrial Output Eases in December

Croatia’s industrial production rose by 4.5% year-on-year in December 2025, easing from an 8.8% climb in the previous month. This marked the third consecutive month of growth in industrial activity, albeit at a softer pace, as output moderated in the manufacturing industry (6.4% vs 10.6% in November), particularly in food products (1.2% vs 4.1%), beverages (19% vs 49.5%), textiles (-0.2% vs 5.9%), and leather and related products (-9% vs 5.7%). At the same time, mining and quarrying recorded a flat reading after a sharp 5.1% decline a month earlier. Meanwhile, output declined further for electricity, gas, steam, and air-conditioning supply (-6% vs -0.3%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial activity grew by 1.2%, following a 0.6% rise in the preceding period. Considering the whole year, industrial output grew by 3.8% compared to the same period last year.