In February 2026, the Croatian energy exchange, known as CROPEX, recorded a total electricity trading volume of 905,983.6 MWh. This figure represents a 0.7% decrease compared to January and marks a significant 15.4% decline year-on-year. The breakdown of this trading volume shows that 673,794.7 MWh was transacted on the day-ahead market, while the intraday market accounted for 232,188.9 MWh.
The pricing dynamics within the market have also shifted notably. The average daily base price on the day-ahead market fell to 107.49 euros/MWh, which is a substantial 24.9% drop from January’s figures. Additionally, the average euro-peak price decreased by 31.4%, settling at 113.69 euros/MWh. On the intraday market, the average price was recorded at 104.68 euros/MWh, reflecting a decrease of 28.5% compared to the previous month.
The average daily traded volume for February on the day-ahead market stood at 24,064.1 MWh, indicating a trend of reduced activity in this segment of the market. These changes in trading volumes and prices are crucial for stakeholders in the energy sector as they navigate the evolving landscape of electricity supply and demand.
CROPEX has been operational since its launch on 11 March 2016, developed in partnership with Nord Pool, Europe’s leading electricity exchange. It is co-owned by the Croatian electricity transmission system operator (HOPS) and the Croatian electricity market operator (HROTE). The intraday market commenced in April 2017, enhancing trading opportunities for market participants. Furthermore, on 19 June 2018, CROPEX successfully coupled its day-ahead market with MRC markets through collaborative efforts with Croatian and Slovenian transmission system operators.
This latest data from CROPEX highlights ongoing trends in Croatia’s electricity market, where fluctuations in trading volumes and prices are reflective of broader regional dynamics and regulatory frameworks affecting energy supply chains.
